Dec 06 Watch Baker, Hamilton Discuss ‘New Way Forward’ Proposal for Iraq The Iraq Study Group released recommendations Wednesday calling for greater diplomatic efforts, as well as a "change in the primary mission" of U.S. troops that will allow "responsible" troop withdrawal. Co-chairmen James Baker and Lee Hamilton discuss the report. Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch Senate Begins Confirmation Hearings for Gates as Defense Secretary The Senate begins confirmation hearings Tuesday for ex-CIA Director Robert Gates, who President Bush chose to take outgoing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's place. The NewsHour reports on the confirmation process. Continue watching
Nov 17 Senate Passes U.S.-India Nuclear Deal By PBS News Hour The Senate on Thursday approved a controversial bill allowing the United States to trade civil nuclear material with its one-time foe India, a victory for President Bush who hailed the plan as a major boost for trade with a key… Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch General Abizaid Speaks Against Setting Firm Timetable for Iraq Withdrawal Gen. John Abizaid, the top American commander in the Middle East, testified at Senate and House hearings Wednesday and said that imposing a firm timetable for withdrawal from Iraq would hurt efforts by U.S. commanders to manage the war. Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch New Senate Leaders Prepare for Next Term The newly elected members of the House had their freshman photograph taken Tuesday on Capitol Hill, while Senate Democrats elected their new leaders. Expert analyze the upcoming changes in the House and Senate. Continue watching
Nov 09 Incumbents Concede Defeat in Virginia, Montana Senate Races By PBS News Hour Two days after voters went to the polls and handed hair's breadth wins to their opponents, Republican Sens. George Allen of Virginia and Conrad Burns of Montana conceded defeat. Continue reading
Nov 08 With Six Victories, Democrats Take Control of U.S. Senate By PBS News Hour In an improbable march across the country, Democrats swept into power in the Senate for the first time in four years, capturing seats in Virginia, Montana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Missouri and Ohio. Continue reading
Nov 08 Republican Gerlach Holds Seat in Tight Pa. Race By PBS News Hour Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach won his third term in Pennsylvania's 6th District, beating Democratic attorney Lois Murphy by a margin of 3,000 votes. Continue reading
Nov 08 Corker Defeats Ford in Tennessee Race By Admin, PBS News Hour Despite a bruising Republican primary and an onslaught of Democratic heavyweights campaigning for his opponent, former Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker edged to victory Tuesday in the race for Tennessee Senate. Continue reading
Nov 07 Menendez Keeps New Jersey Senate Seat By PBS News Hour Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey kept his seat Tuesday in a race intensely watched to determine which party will control the Senate. Continue reading