Dec 01 Stocks Pummeled as Recession Becomes Official By Admin, PBS News Hour A group of academic economists confirmed on Monday suspicions that the troubled U.S. economy is in a recession, saying the economic downturn began in December 2007. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch Lincoln, Roosevelt Presidencies Offer Lessons for Obama Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt both took office during times of crisis, and their leadership may provide President-elect Barack Obama with some insight into the road ahead. Authors with new biographies of Lincoln and FDR examine what Mr. Continue watching
Nov 19 Reporter’s Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses President-elect Obama’s Cabinet Picks By PBS News Hour In a Reporter's Notebook, NewsHour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill discussed how President-elect Barack Obama and his team may approach the vetting process for possible Cabinet picks. Continue reading
Nov 12 Reporter’s Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Obama Transition Efforts By Admin, PBS News Hour Senior NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill spoke with Steve Goldbloom about President-Elect Barack Obama's transition to the White House, including some of his early appointments, such as his selection of Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch Transition Ramps Up as Obama, Bush Meet at White House Sen. Barack Obama and President Bush met Monday at the White House as speculation about the president-elect's cabinet and which top officials he may retain from the current administration continued to circulate around Washington. A journalist explains the process. Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch After Landmark Victory, Challenges Begin for Obama President-elect Barack Obama rode to victory on a platform of change and unity. Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks mull the challenges ahead for the Obama administration and reflect on his victory speech. Continue watching
Nov 05 World Leaders Hail Obama Win; Democrats Widen Leads in Congress By Admin, PBS News Hour A day after Democrat Barack Obama's decisive presidential win, world leaders expressed their congratulations, calling the results "historic," and laying out their hopes for resolutions of problems in their regions of the globe. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch Congress, the White House Stall Over Market Rescue Plan Resistance to the government's $700 billion bailout plan from lawmakers continued Thursday, adding pressure to finish a compromise deal that could bring certainty to the crisis. Kwame Holman reports on the obstacles to passing a final agreement between Congress and… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch Shields and Brooks Weigh Impact of Subdued RNC on McCain Campaign Hurricane Gustav's brush with New Orleans on the first scheduled day of the GOP convention has changed the dynamic of the event. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the convention's abbreviated first day and what lies ahead in… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch Joe Biden’s Long Political Career Leads to VP Nomination Following last week's running mate announcement, the Democratic convention in Denver is now a showcase for Joe Biden as well as Barack Obama. Ray Suarez takes a snapshot of who Joe Biden is. Continue watching