Oct 27 Watch Miers Withdraws Nomination Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination as a Supreme Court nominee amid criticism from conservatives. Two senators on the Judiciary Committee discuss her decision and the next step for the White House. Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch Leahy and Specter on Miers Following a background report, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter and ranking Democrat Patrick Leahy discuss the state of the Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination. Continue watching
Oct 19 Watch Justice Breyer Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his recent book "Active Liberty: Interpreting Our Democratic Constitution," his judicial philosophy and changes in the court since Chief Justice John Roberts' arrival. Continue watching
Oct 19 Watch Questions for Harriet Miers A report on the status of the Harriet Miers nomination. Senate Judiciary Committee members say they want more information on the Supreme Court nominee. Continue watching
Oct 18 Watch Questions for Harriet Miers Documents Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers supplied the Senate with on Tuesday shed more light on her opinions. Following a background report, Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., discuss the new information about the candidate. Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch Religion in the Court A report reviews the role of religion in the nomination of Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch Battle Over Miers Nomination Conservatives continue to quarrel over the judicial qualifications of Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers, current White House counsel and a close friend of President Bush. Two guests discuss their differing opinions of Miers. Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch Debating the Miers Nomination Jim Lehrer speaks with NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks about the nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court, the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the IAEA, President Bush's speech on terrorism and the Senate vote on interrogation… Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch Oregon’s Assisted Suicide Case The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether Oregon has the right to allow doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Following a background report, a reporter provides details of the day in court. Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch Contested Miers Nomination President Bush defended his nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court, saying she is the best person to fill the vacancy. His choice has caused a split among conservatives and drawn fire from liberal activist groups. Continue watching