Jan 6th, 2009 · Roland Burris came to Washington to take his seat as the junior Senator form Illinois, but the Democratic leadership in the Senate has kept him out. It said Burris' appointment is tainted by Illinois Gov. Ron Blagojevich, who is accused of corruption.
Jan 3rd, 2009 · Israeli warplanes continued to strike targets in Gaza over night and into the morning, but that has not stopped Palestinian rockets landing inside Israel.
Dec 11th, 2008 · The deepening political scandal in Illinois continues to ignite strong debate among residents about the integrity of leadership in the state. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell returns to the program, and joined by Chicago Tribune Reporter Mike Dorning to discuss their state's political crisis.
Dec 8th, 2008 · The White House and Congress made progress during the weekend and are close to an agreement to bail out the nation's ailing auto industry, a spokesperson said Monday. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd said auto companies might want to consider replacing their top leadership.
Dec 1st, 2008 · Iraq's prime minister Nouri al-Maliki is the longest serving leader in Iraq since Saddam Hussein. Juan Cole, professor of modern Middle East history at the University of Michigan, discusses what al-Maliki's strong leadership means for U.S.-Iraqi relations.
Nov 24th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama held a news conference Monday in Chicago to announce key economic appointments and discuss his aggressive new financial rescue plan. What do you want to know about Obama's economic recovery plan and the team he's assembled to execute it?
Nov 24th, 2008 · President-Elect Obama is set to introduce his new economic leadership team at a Chicago press conference at noon ET Monday, a key step toward enacting a huge new economic recovery plan that aims to save or create 2.5 million jobs over the next two years.
Nov 11th, 2008 · When he takes office in January, President-elect Barack Obama will face leadership challenges few would envy: a crippled economy, the Iraq war, rising gas prices and the threat of terrorism. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright offers advice on how the new president should confront the challenges ahead.