Sep 17 Watch Boehner Says GOP Support Unlikely for Baucus Health Plan In an interview with Jeffrey Brown, House Minority Leader John Boehner describes the prospects for GOP support of the president's health reform push and describes what he sees as a "modern-day political rebellion in America" over the expanding role of… Continue watching
Jun 24 Watch Sebelius: Health Reform Puts Focus on Lower Costs, Better Choices Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday urged lawmakers to approve the White House health care reform plan. She outlines the case for the overhaul with Judy Woodruff. Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch Karzai: Additional U.S. Troops ‘Seven Years Too Late’ In an interview with Margaret Warner, Afghan President Hamid Karzai welcomed additional U.S. troops, but said they were "seven years too late." He also endorsed reaching out to members of the Taliban who embraced the Afghan constitution. Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch Napolitano Outlines Plan to Trim Spending, Secure Border Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano outlines her agency's plan to trim spending and reacts to concerns over the rising tide of drug violence along the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch Newsmaker: Obama Outlines Goals for Afghanistan, Iraq After a major policy announcement that the U.S. combat mission in Iraq will end next year, President Obama spoke with Jim Lehrer about Iraq, Afghanistan and the challenges of his new office. Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch Axelrod Reflects on Struggles Over Stimulus, Troubled Cabinet Bids White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod discusses President Barack Obama's stance in the struggle to pass a stimulus bill and reflects on errors made in how the Obama team has handled some of the nominations to top administration positions. Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch Carter Reflects on Middle East Conflict, Obama’s Diplomatic Road Ahead As President Obama tries to reinvigorate U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East, former President Carter has come out with a new book, "We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work." In an interview, Mr. Carter… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch Pelosi: Congress Must Move Quickly on Stimulus Package In response to President-elect Barack Obama's economy speech, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi outlined her concerns about getting an economic stimulus plan through the 111th Congress. Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch French Finance Minister Reflects on Economic Crisis Despite the deepening global financial crisis, France experienced a slight uptick in economic growth during the third quarter. French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde describes her country's situation in an interview with Margaret Warner. Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch Paulson Defends Federal Financial Rescue Effort Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson defended the changes made to the $700 billion rescue plan aimed at helping consumers. He told the NewsHour he never expected it to lead to a quick recovery of bank lending. Continue watching