A federal grand jury investigating the leak of a CIA operative's name charged vice presidential adviser I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby with obstruction of justice, making a false statement and perjury.

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Harriet Miers suddenly withdrew her nomination as a Supreme Court justice Thursday in light of mounting criticism about her qualifications and reluctance in the White House to release papers related to her tenure as its counsel.

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Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, New York Times columnist David Brooks and Chicago Tribune legal correspondent Jan Crawford discuss the ramifications of and reasons behind the Harriet Miers withdrawal.

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A report on the events leading up to Harriet Miers' decision to withdraw her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination as a Supreme Court nominee amid criticism from conservatives. Two senators on the Judiciary Committee discuss her decision and the next step for the White House.

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Following a background report, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter and ranking Democrat Patrick Leahy discuss the state of the Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination.

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Tom Oliphant discuss senators' reactions to Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers, Tom DeLay's indictment on charges of money laundering, the CIA leak investigation and the war in Iraq.

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Nearly two years after being captured, former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein went on trial Wednesday for crimes against humanity committed two decades ago during his reign. He entered a not guilty plea.

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An update on the opening of Saddam Hussein's trial.

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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his recent book "Active Liberty: Interpreting Our Democratic Constitution," his judicial philosophy and changes in the court since Chief Justice John Roberts' arrival.

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