Apr 29 Text: Obama’s 100 Days Press Conference By Admin, PBS News Hour President Barack Obama delivered a primetime press conference in Washington Wednesday to mark his 100th day in office. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch Obama Defends Decision to Release Interrogation Memos President Obama spoke at CIA headquarters Monday, defending his decision to release Bush-era memos on controversial interrogation tactics. Former CIA official Jeffrey Smith and Michael Ratner of the Center for Constitutional Rights examine how the memos were handled. Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch Other News: Troops Crack Down on Thai Protests Thai soldiers intensified their efforts to tamp down anti-government protests in Bangkok Monday, and Pakistan's president signed a regulation imposing Islamic Law in part of the country. Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch Obama Optimistic, Yet Cautious on Economic Recovery Outlook The president said Friday he saw "glimmers of hope" in increased lending to small businesses, but the economy was still under "under severe stress." Analysts discuss the signs of economic recovery and the road ahead. Continue watching
Mar 25 Why Use 100 Days to Evaluate a New President? By Admin, PBS News Hour From rescuing the U.S. from a deepening recession to re-examining U.S. strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan, President Barack Obama has set a busy agenda -- earning praise from some and questions from others on its ambitious scope. Continue reading
Mar 13 Stocks Continue Rally, End Best Week Since Nov. By Admin, PBS News Hour U.S. stock markets added gains Friday after a mixed trading day, continuing their rare four-day rally and ending their best week since November. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch Michelle Obama Works to Define Agenda as First Lady First lady Michelle Obama is settling into her new role as she tours federal agencies, participates in community projects and highlights issues like bolstering support for military families. Analysts discuss her role and the public reaction. Continue watching
Mar 03 Lawmakers Begin to Stake Positions on Health Care Reform By PBS News Hour One of the Senate's key leaders in shaping comprehensive health care legislation signaled Tuesday that he intends to set an aggressive schedule for Congress with the goal of passing a bill this summer. Continue reading
Feb 27 Obama Pledges U.S. Combat Troops Will Leave Iraq by August 2010 By Admin, PBS News Hour Stating "I have come to speak to you about how the war in Iraq will end," President Barack Obama on Friday unveiled his strategy on the future for U.S. forces in the country, announcing that all combat troops will be… Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch President Plans Major Overhaul of Tax, Spending Systems President Obama's budget plan outlines large-scale changes in tax policy, calling for $318 billion of tax increases over the next 10 years for the wealthiest individuals and families combined with tax cuts for the middle class. Analysts discuss the impact… Continue watching