Mar 13 Watch Gonzales Acknowledges ‘Mistakes’ in Ousting U.S. Attorneys U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales admitted Tuesday that "mistakes were made" in the December firing of eight U.S. attorneys, but declined to resign over the controversy. Two senators discuss the day's developments. Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch Libby Trial Brings Journalism Practices Under Scrutiny The perjury trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby this week continued to examine his involvement in the leak of a former CIA operative's name to the press. The case has called into question the use of unnamed sources and other… Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch Former President Gerald Ford’s Legacy Remembered In his brief presidency, Gerald Ford, who died Tuesday at age 93, struggled to heal the nation after the Watergate scandal forced his predecessor Richard Nixon from office. Four historians and scholars reflect on Mr. Ford, his presidency and his… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch Analysts Debate Deal on Terror Suspects, Congress Approval Ratings Political analysts discuss the agreement between the White House and GOP leaders on handling terror suspects, and recent poll numbers showing low approval ratings of Congress. Continue watching
Jun 14 Watch President Bush Urges Americans to Have Patience in Iraq At a press conference Wednesday, President Bush called for "patience and sacrifice" from the American people, while the U.S. troops remain in Iraq and continue to fight the broader war on terror. Continue watching
Apr 19 White House Press Secretary Quits; Rove Ends Policy Role By PBS News Hour White House press secretary Scott McClellan announced Wednesday his departure, as President Bush's top political adviser Karl Rove reportedly gave up his role in policy development. Continue reading
Mar 28 Chief of Staff Resigns in White House Shakeup By PBS News Hour President Bush announced Tuesday that Andrew Card, one of the longest serving White House chiefs of staff in modern history, would leave his post and be replaced by the budget director Josh Bolten. Continue reading
Jan 25 White House Accused of Hindering Congressional Katrina Probe By PBS News Hour Democratic and Republican lawmakers on the committee investigating the government's response to Hurricane Katrina accused the Bush administration Tuesday of slowing the inquiry by refusing to provide key documents and officials for questioning. Continue reading
Jun 29 White House Orders Intelligence Changes Based on WMD Report By PBS News Hour U.S. intelligence agencies will be reorganized based on recommendations issued by a bipartisan commission on prewar intelligence and weapons of mass destruction, the White House announced Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 11 Pentagon Struck, White House, Capitol Evacuated Most of official Washington has been evacuated this morning after a series of what are being called terrorist attacks leveled the World Trade Center in New York and imploded part of the Pentagon. Continue reading