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After Mystery Disappearance, Sanford Admits Extramarital Affair

By PBS News Hour

Capping days of political mystery surrounding his whereabouts, Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday he's been having an affair with a woman he visited on a trip to Argentina and said he'll resign as head of the Republican Governors Association.

Key Player: Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, 69, is the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Leahy and the now-ranking GOP member of the committee, Jeff Sessions of Alabama, will be responsible for overseeing the upcoming Supreme Court nomination hearings.

Obama Holds Health Summit at White House

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Looking to kick start his campaign to reform health care, President Barack Obama called health care leaders, practitioners and business owners to the White House Thursday to debate ideas for overhauling the nation's system.

Chambliss Wins Ga. Run-off, Democrats Fall Short of 60 Senate Seats

By PBS News Hour

Republican incumbent Sen. Saxby Chambliss decisively won a second term in Georgia's Tuesday run-off, blocking Democratic efforts to reach 60 Senate seats.

Ga. Voters Cast Ballots in Senate Run-off Election

By PBS News Hour

While much political attention in past weeks has centered on President-elect Barack Obama's picks for his incoming administration, Georgia voters are casting ballots again Tuesday in an important run-off that has national implications.

Senate Democrats Allow Lieberman to Remain Committee Chair

By PBS News Hour

Senate Democrats decided Tuesday to allow Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, a former Democrat turned independent, to keep his post as a committee chair despite having supported Republican John McCain's failed run for the White House.

World Leaders Hail Obama Win; Democrats Widen Leads in Congress

By Admin, PBS News Hour

A day after Democrat Barack Obama's decisive presidential win, world leaders expressed their congratulations, calling the results "historic," and laying out their hopes for resolutions of problems in their regions of the globe.

Bush Struggles to Unite Rebelling House Republicans on Bailout

By Admin, PBS News Hour

As Washington struggles to reach consensus on a proposed Wall Street bailout, GOP senators have blocked a proposed Democratic plan to pump $56 billion into public works projects, help for the jobless and to help states with high Medicaid bills.

McCain RNC Speech Excerpts: ‘Change is Coming’

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Sen. John McCain will accept the Republican nomination for the presidency later Thursday. Following are excerpts from his acceptance speech, as prepared for delivery.

Schweitzer Pitches to Middle Class Americans in DNC Address

I'm a rancher who has made my living raising cattle and growing wheat, barley and alfalfa in Montana, a beautiful place with soaring peaks, pristine rivers and endless prairies.

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