Feb 22 Watch National Guard Troops Face Early Redeployment to Iraq More than 14,000 National Guard troops will be redeployed to Iraq next year, shortening their off-duty time, as the Defense Department implements President Bush's troop increase. The New York Times reporter who broke the story explains the development. Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch Congress Investigates Private Military Contracts in Iraq The families of four private guards who were ambushed in Fallujah, Iraq, in March 2004 testified before Congress Wednesday that the security company that hired them failed to provide promised protection. Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch Senate Delays Vote on Iraq War Resolution The Senate on Monday postponed action on a non-binding resolution opposing President Bush's proposed troop increase in Iraq, upseting Democrats. Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Ken Salazar, D-Colo., discuss the possible next steps. Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch Congress Debates Iraq Resolution; Cheney Defends Policies Vice President Dick Cheney said the administration is committed to sending more troops to Iraq, even if Congress passes a resolution against the plan. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss his remarks, reaction to the State of the… Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch New Iraq Military Team Faces Increasing Opposition Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday that a congressional resolution opposing President Bush's Iraq strategy will be detrimental to Lt. Gen. David Petraeus, the new chief military commander in Iraq. Two reporters discuss Gates' role in implementing the new Iraq… Continue watching
Jan 26 New U.S. Counterinsurgency Tactics Face Challenges Ahead By Admin, PBS News Hour With President Bush's plan to deploy more than 20,000 additional troops to Iraq under attack from Democrats and some Republicans, the new top U.S. commander in Iraq prepares to return to the troubled country. Continue reading
Jan 10 President Bush Outlines New Strategy for Iraq By Admin, PBS News Hour Asking Americans for their patience, sacrifice and resolve, President Bush laid out a new plan Wednesday night for U.S. military strategy in Iraq. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch U.S. Prepares to Increase Troop Numbers in Iraq President Bush is expected to reveal an Iraq strategy Wednesday that may include a temporary increase of 20,000 troops to the U.S.-led military operation. Four lawmakers debate the prospect of sending additional troops. Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch President Bush Revamps Iraq Team Before Policy Changes President Bush shifted several key administration officials related to Iraq policy Friday, days before he was expected to unveil a new war strategy to the American public. Continue watching
Dec 20 Iraqi Forces Face Challenges Ahead of Planned 2007 Security Handover By Admin, PBS News Hour As Americans debate the direction of U.S. strategy in Iraq, much of the focus has turned to the Iraqi Security Force, or ISF. Continue reading