Feb 16 Watch Analysts Weigh War Resolutions, Presidential Race NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the congressional debate over President Bush's strategy in Iraq and the latest in the 2008 race for the White House. Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch Senate Delays Resolution Vote; Giuliani Enters Presidential Race The Senate delayed a vote on a proposed resolution opposing President Bush's Iraq plan, while former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani entered the 2008 presidential race. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss these and other political stories. Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch Senate Holds Iraq Hearings as Report Predicts More Violence The Senate held hearings this week to confirm new leadership and assess U.S. policy in Iraq, while the intelligence community predicted a bleak future for the country's security prospects. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss Iraq policy. 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 19 Watch Congress Passes Reform Legislation, While Iraq Debate Deepens The administration announced key changes in its surveillance policy, the Senate passed a "historic" ethics reform bill, and the House finished its "100-hour agenda" this week. Political analysts David Brooks and Mark Shields discuss these developments and Iraq policy. Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch President Owes Public More Information, Analysts Say While satisfied with President Bush's reasons as to why success in Iraq is crucial, the president still needs to convince those skeptical of the new strategy that it will work, political analysts David Brooks and Mark Shields say. Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch President Bush’s Iraq Speech Overshadows New Congress President Bush's plan to increase the size of the U.S. military effort in Iraq came during Congress' first week under new leadership. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the impact of the new strategy and the early progress… Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch As Congress Changes Hands, Bush Administration Undergoes Key Overhaul As President Bush instituted major changes among his Iraq policy advisors, Sen. Harry Reid and Rep. Nancy Pelosi requested early troop redeployment from Iraq. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the shifts and the newly sworn-in 110th Congress. Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch Analysts Assess Upcoming Congress, Democratic Agenda Democrats are hoping to push an ambitious agenda during Congress' first 100 hours. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the upcoming congressional session and House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi's plan. Continue watching
Dec 29 Watch Former President Ford’s Death Marks End of Political Era In a week that includes the passing of former President Ford, political analysts Mark Shields and Richard Lowry discuss Mr. Ford's contributions to U.S. history and the evolution of political life in the country. Continue watching