Politics Aug 30 Watch Report Faults University for Response to Cho, Shootings An investigation into the Virginia Tech shootings criticized the university for failing to respond to the behavior of Seung-Hui Cho and for communication problems. Panel member Tom Ridge discusses the findings.
Politics Jan 11 President Picks Federal Judge to Lead Homeland Security President George W. Bush tapped federal Judge Michael Chertoff Tuesday to head the Department of Homeland Security, replacing outgoing Secretary Tom Ridge. By PBS News Hour
World Jan 06 Plan Aims to Coordinate Emergency Response The Department of Homeland Security unveiled a plan Thursday aimed at coordinating federal, state and local government responses to emergencies, including terrorist attacks. By PBS News Hour
Politics Nov 30 Ridge Steps Down As Homeland Security Chief Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced his resignation Tuesday, becoming the seventh Cabinet member to leave since President Bush won reelection.
Sep 02 Watch Newsmaker: Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge announced Tuesday that his department would provide an additional 5,000 armed federal air marshals to protect commercial airliners. Jim Lehrer speaks with Secretary Ridge about his announcement and about the state of national security… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch Newsmaker: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge discusses his efforts to prepare Americans for a possible terrorist attack. Continue watching
Jan 22 Ridge Approved to Head Homeland Security Department The U.S. Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved current Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge to head the new cabinet-level Homeland Security Department, set to open on Friday. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch Tom Ridge The director of the Office of Homeland Security discusses government warnings on possible terrorist activity and measures to protect Americans at home since the Sept. 11 attacks. Continue watching
Sep 20 Pennsylvania’s Tom Ridge Appointed to Bush Cabinet In his address to the nation and the world Thursday night, President Bush announced the appointment of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge to a new Cabinet post, the Office of Homeland Security, to ensure the safety of the Americans at home. Continue reading