Aug 16th, 2008 · The ruling coalition is moving to oust President Pervez Musharraf. Some Western officials worry that a lengthy impeachment process will distract the government from the weakening economy and the fight against terrorism.
Dec 3rd, 2006 · Prior to his resignation, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld presented a classified memo to the White House acknowledging that the administration's strategy in Iraq was not working and suggesting a major course correction. New York Times reporter Michael Gordon talks about the memo with Andrea Seabrook.
Jan 27th, 2006 · Just as Democratic opponents appeared resigned over the likely confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito for the Supreme Court, Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) is pushing for a filibuster of the nomination.
Jan 24th, 2006 · A racial profiling scandal has forced the resignation of the police chief in Greensboro, N.C. He used an internal affairs unit to secretly investigate 14 black officers for alleged misconduct. Rusty Jacobs of WUNC North Carolina Public Radio reports.
Jan 15th, 2006 · The chief judge in the trial of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has resigned, citing personal reasons. However, the Iraqi tribunal weighing charges of crimes against humanity against Saddam has not decided whether to accept Judge Rizgar Mohammed Amin's resignation.
Jan 2nd, 2006 · Iraq's oil minister, Ibrahim Bahr al-Uloum, officially submits his resignation in protest of a three-fold price hike in the cost of gasoline. His announcement is another blow to an oil industry already in shambles with insurgent attacks and low export levels.
Dec 21st, 2005 · One of the judges on the special federal court set up to oversee secret government surveillance in national security cases has resigned. U.S. District Judge James Robertson quit in protest after learning of President Bush's decision to bypass the court in domestic spying cases after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Dec 13th, 2005 · American Red Cross President Marsha Evans announces she is stepping down from her post, effective at the end of December. During her tenure, the charity faced criticism over its response to Hurricane Katrina. Evans characterizes her departure as a long-planned retirement, though others at the agency cite problems with communication and coordination.