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 President Bush Defends Nominee President Bush addressed the nation Tuesday morning about various issues, including his selection of Harriet Miers as a Supreme Court justice. 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
Oct 03 Watch Who Is Harriet Miers? President Bush nominated Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court Monday to fill the seat of retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Following a background report, a reporter and law professor who know her well discuss the president's nomination. Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch The Miers Nomination The Senate reaction to President Bush's nomination of White House counsel Harriet Miers was mixed, largely because she never served as a judge and her judicial views are almost completely unknown. Two senators assess her nomination. Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch John Roberts’ First Day The first day of October meant opening day at the Supreme Court. But Monday was strikingly different, as recently appointed Chief Justice John Roberts sat among his new colleagues. NewsHour regular Jan Crawford Greenburg talks about Roberts' first day on… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch A New Chief Justice A report on the confirmation of Chief Justice John Roberts. Continue watching