Politics May 30 Watch McClellan Defends Controversial Account of White House Years Scott McClellan reflects on his new memoir about his time as White House press chief, which has stoked controversy for its pointed criticism of the Bush administration. Then, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in on McClellan's book.
Politics May 29 Watch McClellan’s Account of White House Sparks Uproar Former White House press spokesman Scott McClellan released a book giving his take on the policies and practices of the White House, leading to stormy reactions from some current and retired staff.
Nation Oct 04 Watch Congress Debates Shield Legislation Congress debated a shield law Thursday that would regulate journalists' relationships with their sources. The NewsHour talks to a legal expert and a former Justice Department official about the proposed legislation.
Politics Jul 19 Judge Dismisses Plame Lawsuit Against Government Officials A U.S. District judge on Thursday dismissed the lawsuit former CIA agent Valerie Plame brought against Vice President Dick Cheney and other administration officials over the leak of her identity to the media. By Admin, PBS NewsHour
Mar 16 Watch Congress Debates Iraq; Gonzales Takes Heat for U.S. Attorney Firings A bill mandating Iraq troop withdrawal failed in the Senate, former CIA agent Valerie Plame testified about the leaking of her name, and some called for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' resignation over the firing of federal prosecutors. Analysts mull these… Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch Plame Testifies About Her Covert Status Former CIA operative Valerie Plame told a congressional committee Friday that her career ended when a columnist revealed her identity and that she did not recommend her husband for a trip to Niger. The NewsHour provides extended excerpts of her… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch Judith Miller Testifies Against Former Source in Perjury Trial Judith Miller, the New York Times reporter who spent 85 days in jail protecting her source, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, in the CIA leak case, testified against Libby in his perjury trial on Tuesday. A Washington Post reporter explains the… Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch Jury Hears Testimony in Libby Perjury Trial Testimony began this week in the trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, who is charged with perjury and obstruction of justice for lying to a grand jury about the leak of former CIA agent Valerie Plame's name to the media… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch Former State Dept. Official Admits Role as CIA Leak Source Former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage confirmed that he was the primary source for Robert Novak's New York Times article that revealed the identity of a CIA officer and sparked a criminal leak investigation. A Washington correspondent discusses the… Continue watching