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This article reports that U.S. special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald charged that I. Lewis Libby, the vice president's right-hand man, had lied repeatedly under oath about what might well have been a White House effort to vindictively tip reporters about the identity of a CIA agent whose husband was a critic of the Iraq war. Now Fitzgerald's probe is aimed at the operational inner sanctum of Bush's "war presidency," and, by extension, at President George W. Bush's anchoring view of what his administration has been about since the 9/11 attacks.

The article focuses on the plans of the U.S. administration for the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Katrina. U.S. President George W. Bush has pledged to rebuild the infrastructure, give stipends and vouchers to victims of the natural disaster, fortify New Orleans against Katrina-level hurricanes, and lift the economic level of African Americans. According to one estimate, the whole effort will take at least $200 million. White House officials insisted that the overall federal budget can withstand the relief effort.

The article focuses on U.S. political consultant Karl Rove. Rove's theory of politics is being turned against him, and he is being forced to deploy the Republican machine, which he built on U.S. President George W. Bush's behalf, for a more personal task: his own defense. Democrats are in full cry, demanding that Rove be hauled before congressional-committee hearings, stripped of his security clearance, fired outright, or all three. Rove's lawyer says that there has been no wrongdoing, and that the prosecutor has told him that Rove is not a target of the probe.

The article reports about the 2004 U.S. Presidential election in which George W. Bush defeated Democrat candidate John F. Kerry. How Bush topped his father, defeating Kerry on the strength of his strength. On election night a distinguished houseguest came down at Roosevelt Room in the White House from the residence to cheer the troops: none other than the former president George H.W. Bush. In the end, the father turned out to be right about his son, who defeated Sen. John F. Kerry by more than 3 million popular votes and 34 in the Electoral College. But it took a roller-coaster ride eerily reminiscent of 2000, when Bush beat Al Gore by 537 disputed votes in Florida. In backing Bush, voters rejected Kerry's argument that Bush's doctrine of preemption had led America into a quagmire in Iraq, and that the terrorists could be vanquished only by the shrewd deployment of diplomacy and international institutions.

This article presents information related to politics and government in the United States. The Bush team went from cockiness to concern and to resolution to stop U.S. Senator John Kerry's postdebate surge. In U.S. President George W. Bush's makeshift" staff hold," one could hear a pin drop as senior aides watched the president slog through 90 minutes in the ring of a televised debate with Kerry. And they were in ecstasy when Kerry cleverly interpreted in strictly literal fashion Bush's statement that the war in Iraq had been launched in response to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

This article presents information on U.S. politics. This week, at the first Republican convention ever to be held in New York City, the team of U.S. President George W. Bush & Karl Rove reaches the final mile of its own extraordinary pilgrimage, one that began with a chance meeting at the Republican National Committee in 1973. Having built Bush's political career from the ground up, their shared goal now is to do what William McKinley & Mark Hanna did a century ago, but what Bush's dad failed to do, win re-election. A victory--if it comes without resort to the courts and recounts--would do something else for Bush and Rove, remove the asterisk from their record.

The article presents account of an election campaign of John F. Kerry, a U.S. Presidential candidate and John Edwards, a Senator and Vice-Presidential candidate. Kerry focused on rebutting each and every accusation of the administration of George W. Bush, the U.S. President, on abortion, gun control and taxes. Edwards smoothly alluded to his own mill town, blue-collar, rural roots and evoked vision of a brighter future of all. In choosing Edwards, 51, Kerry concluded that he did not need help on foreign policy and defense, but needed some to win on the domestic front in the face of an improving economy.

The article focuses on the preparations made by John Kerry, Massachusetts' Senator and the U.S. presidential elections candidate, to compete with the current President of the U.S., George W. Bush, in the upcoming elections. The campaign day at Iowa had been a good one for Kerry, as the campaign trail had paid off in a come-from-behind victory. Now, post Iowa, Kerry had roared to the lead in the New Hampshire tracking polls, but the results were by no means set. The question that can Kerry make it happen in this elections is quite urgent to Democrats, who yearns to unseat Bush with an apocalyptic fervors that makes one word, "electability."

U.S. President George W. Bush made a secret trip to Iraq, which boosted troop morale and confounded cynics. Turkey and trimmings alone were not enough of a draw, and neither, was the prospect of listening to a speech by Paul Bremer, head of the Coalition Provisional Authority. Wartime requires extreme measures, and so, to attract soldiers to a Thanksgiving dinner in a makeshift U.S. Army posted at Baghdad International Airport, top officials resorted to celebrity disinformation. Only Bremer and the tightest circle of insiders knew what was up. Bush, flying aboard Air Force One in the heaviest of cloak-and-dagger secrecy, was the guest of honor. INSETS: Reluctant Witness To Terror;Saluting The Troops.

The article explores the possible impact of the Iraq War 2003 on United States President George W. Bush's re-election chances. If presidencies are destined to crumble, the cracks tend to appear first in the state, where independents flock to one parry's primary or another to presage the attitude and anger that centrist "swing voters" will express nationwide months later. Bush remains personally well liked in New Hampshire — and nationally. In New Hampshire, George Bush can survive the loss of Hilary Cleveland. But he probably can't afford to lose Senator John McCain, the avatar of independents who defeated Bush in the 2000 Republican primary there. Bush's campaign operatives, knowing he beat Al Gore by a mere 7,000 votes in New Hampshire, are expecting to send McCain to campaign. American voters see Iraq as an oil-rich nation that will use U.S. taxpayers' cash to repay outstanding Iraqi loans owed the French, Germans and Russians.

Last Tuesday, Arnold Schwarzenegger immigrant Austrian body-builder turned global movie star turned Republican politician won the governorship of California in a recall election that expelled Democrat Gray Davis. It was the first time a Republican had won the governor's seat since 1994. Having vowed not to raise taxes indeed, he vowed to abolish at least one, which brings in $4 billion annually, Arnold somehow must erase a $12 billion deficit through spending cuts. The victory instantly made Arnold a major Republican figure. INSETS: THE INOCULATOR;STRIKING A CHORD.

Diplomatically, militarily and politically, the U.S. President George W. Bush finds himself in an unaccustomed and uncomfortable position: a hostage to events he cannot control, depending on the kindness of strangers — from weapons inspectors to restive congressional Republicans to erstwhile foreign allies. Meanwhile, a growing number of Democrats think they finally have found the man to beat him: retired General Wesley Clark.

An ambitious reporter with a troubled relationship to the truth meets an aggressive editor eager to mint new stars. It was Wednesday, May 14, and executive editor of the New York Times Howell Raines, Arthur Sulzberger Jr., chairman and publisher of the Times, and Gerald Boyd, the managing editor, grinned gamely for the cameras as they made the short trip from the Times's West 43rd Street newsroom to a nearby Loews Astor Plaza movie theater. For Raines, it was a session that could determine the course of the rest of his career, a bitter and angry showdown with a staff that had been roiled by the revelations that Jayson Blair, a 27-year-old reporter, had lifted quotes, made up scenes and faked interviews—all in the pages of the most powerful newspaper in the world. As the Times meeting was unfolding, Jayson Blair was holed up in an apartment in Manhattan, talking with his lawyer and his literary agent. The week before, friends say, Blair had checked himself out of Silver Hill, a tony inpatient hospital in New Canaan, Conn., where he had been receiving treatment for a history of alcoholism, cocaine abuse and manic depression, NEWS-WEEK has learned. Blair says he's been clean and sober for more than a year, but even he knew his behavior had become blindingly self-destructive.

Discusses consequences arising out of the possible U.S. war with Iraq. Arguments related to the lack of evidence to prove Iraq's possession of nuclear arms; Growth in the worldwide opposition to U.S. plans to go to war with Iraq; Issuance of the United Nations weapon inspection report.

Discusses various factors that led to the victory of United States President George W. Bush in the presidential elections. Indication of decrease in the approval ratings of Bush among the U.S. population; Achievements of Bush during his term; Discussion on the promotional campaigns undertaken by Bush during the elections.

Examines the economic condition of Texas. Application of laissez faire attitude toward regulatory detail; Emphasis of profit-margin mind set to the capital; Importance of market ethics. INSET: The Harken Handshake..

Presents an interview with U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. Influence of Laura on the president; Role of prayer and faith on the life of the couple; Importance of power in conducting a war.

The article discusses the efforts of U.S. President George W. Bush to reassure the nation after the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. The Secret Service insisted that George W. Bush flee west from Florida, away from the chaos and carnage of New York and Washington. The president flew to an Air Force base in Louisiana to refuel and to give Bush a chance to speak briefly to the people. In an extra line he apparently penciled in after the speech was hurriedly drafted by aides, Bush vowed to make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them. The tasks he faces now were made harder by the way in which he entered office, and by how he has conducted himself there so far. Everyone wants a president to be strong in a crisis. Meeting later that day, in secret, at Capitol Police headquarters, Senator Trent Lott joined 70 senators, Republican and Democrat, in wishing for just that.

Reports on the nomination of John Ashcroft as United States attorney general by U.S. President-elect George W. Bush. Personification of the fiercest elements of the religious right; Background of Ashcroft; Opposition of the nominee to abortion; Stand on other key issues. INSET: Lay of the Land Mines..

Expounds on developments related to the uncertain outcome of the November 2000 presidential elections in the United States. Vice President Al Gore's withdrawal of his planned concession; Shrinking of Republican candidate George W. Bush's lead in the state of Florida; Necessity of bestowing legitimacy to the winning candidate; Reflection on degree of division within the country. INSET: The Legal Road Ahead, by Stuart Taylor Jr..

Expounds on the stance of the Democratic Party concerning religion in the 2000 presidential elections in the United States. Presidential candidate Al Gore's offering of the vice presidential slot to Senator Joe Lieberman, an Orthodox Jew; Candidates' sharing of a prayer based on Biblical verses in the Old Testament; Candidates' efforts to distance themselves from President Bill Clinton and the First Lady.

Reports that Texas Governor George W. Bush has chosen former defense secretary Dick Cheney as his running mate in the 2000 United States presidential elections. Holding of the Republican Party's national convention; Poll rating comparison between presidential candidates Bush and Al Gore; Platform of government.

Focuses on the rivalry between United States presidential candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore. Need of either of the presidential candidates to capture the voters left behind by John McCain; Details regarding the electioneering activities of the politicians; Voter support garnered by each presidential candidate. INSET: McCain's next big move?, by Matt Bai..

Reports on the implications of Texas Governor George W. Bush's victory over Senator John McCain in the Republican presidential nomination in South Carolina. Impact of the victory on his presidential campaign and chances of winning the election; Interview with Bush regrading the presidential campaign. INSET: `This is a test of focus'..

Reports that Senator John McCain has pulled off a decisive upset in the New Hampshire primary elections. Effects of his victory on Texas Governor George W. Bush, the presumptive Republican Party nominee; Comparison between the two candidates poll ratings on February 3-4, 2000; Political campaign tactics. INSETS: Coming out swinging, by Matt Bai.;`Ready for Prime Time?'..

Looks at the impeachment process of United States President Bill Clinton. Accusations against Clinton of perjury and obstruction of justice; Voting of Republicans in the House of Representatives for impeachment; Public opinion polls on Clinton; Resignation of House Representative Bob Livingston in response to an impending article about his extramarital affairs in `Hustler' magazine; View that Dennis Hastert will be Speaker of the House of Representatives; Position of Democrats on Clinton's impeachment. INSET: `...The Sole Power to Try All Impeachments.'.

Focuses on the release of a report to the United States Congress by independent counsel Kenneth Starr investigating President Bill Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky. Release of the story on Representative Henry Hyde's affair; House Judiciary Committee decision to release the videotape of President Clinton's grand jury testimony; Concern about the loyalty of Democrats; Revelations on Republican misconduct. INSET: A War on Many Fronts.

Considers the impact of independent prosecutor Kenneth Starr's report to Congress on his investigation of United States President Bill Clinton. The report's detailing of Clinton's sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky; Polls that show Americans are withholding judgment; Numbers who approve of his job performance; Numbers who believe he should be censured by Congress; White House response to the report; Details of the report; Legislators' reponses. INSETS: Starr vs. Clinton: The bottom line;The long and winding road to impeachment.

Discusses the impact on United States President Bill Clinton of his acknowledgement of an affair with Monica Lewinsky and of the US missile attack on targets in the Sudan and Afghanistan. Details of the planning of the retaliatory strike against a purported chemical weapons plant in Khartoum, Afghanistan; Details of his acknowledgement and public response; Whether he is too damaged to lead effectively; Comments from associates and world leaders.

Reports on the options which United States President Bill Clinton has now that the former White House intern Monica Lewinsky has made a deal with independent counsel Kenneth Starr and has been granted immunity in return for testimony on her relationship with Clinton. How Clinton could be impeached if it is revealed he lied under oath; Possible evidence to be found on a dress owned by Lewinsky. INSET: Roll tape: His story thus far.

Looks at Vernon Jordan's efforts to shield himself from legal fallout from the sex scandal involving United States President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. Jordan's statement; His role in helping Lewinsky find a job in New York; How the statement could be read as sending a message to Clinton, Lewinsky and anyone else being sought by Independent counsel Kenneth Starr, that they are on their own; Jordan's defense strategy.

Discusses how United States President Bill Clinton has responded to allegations of a sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky and suggestions that he encouraged her to perjure herself in a deposition in the Paula Jones sexual harassment case. How Clinton was helped by the State of the Union address and Hillary Clinton's interview on television; How special prosecutor Kenneth Starr is not making his case; Right-wing conspiracy theories. INSETS: The man behind the subpoenas, by Daniel Klaidman;Explaining the legal fine print, by Stuart Taylor Jr.;Monica's month: Diary of a scandal;The veep stands by his man, by Bill Turque

Reports on the possible impact of the allegations of perjury against United States President Bill Clinton in connection with his alleged affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Federal Bureau of Investigation tapes as evidence of the aggressive tactics of special prosecutor Kenneth Starr; Lewsinsky's lawyers suggesting she might be willing to contradict Clinton's story; Administration relying on public distrust of elites.

Discusses US Senate Committee hearings on the role of foreign money in politics, to begin in July 1997. Senator Fred Thompson to head the committee; Hearing to focus on the 1996 political campaign of President Bill Clinton; The complications of the case; Biographical data for Thompson; The chief figures in the hearing; The people and activities Thompson is likely to target. INSET: Questions for the Asia connection's middlemen..

Looks at the political culture in Washington, D.C. at the outset of President Bill Clinton's second term in office. Clinton and House Speaker Newt Gingrich seeking to move the national political discussion from division to compromise; Key players in Clinton's cabinet; What their respective impacts on national politics might be.

Focuses on the outcome of the United States 1996 elections. The issues which President Bill Clinton must face following his re-election to office; The second chance given to both Clinton and the majority Republican Congress of Newt Gingrich; The lack of mandate both for the president and for Congress; The division between the urban coasts and the rural south and west; Who went to the polls and what they cared about most; How the states voted.

Examines controversial campaign donations from sources tied to Asian businesses which were received by the Democratic Party. United States President Bill Clinton's relationship with James Riady of the Lippo Group; The suspension of Democratic Party official John Huang; An April 1996 fundraiser at a Buddhist temple in California, which was attended by Vice President Al Gore; Public opinion on 1996 candidates and campaign. INSET: The Indonesian money trail.

Reports on the last nine weeks of President Bill Clinton's campaign for his reelection in 1996. Lead in campaign against Republican challenger, Bob Dole; Optimism on victory; Assistance of Dick Morris in packaging Clinton as a family-oriented conservative.

Describes the electioneering efforts of Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton for the November 1996 elections. Makeover of Clinton's public image; Campaign strategies; Focus on issues instead of personalities.

Examines the significance of Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole's selection of Senator Jack Kemp as his running mate for the 1996 presidential elections in the United States. Political differences between Dole and Kemp; Benefits provided by Kemp to the Republican ticket; Analysis of Dole's campaign strategy. INSET: The long march from San Diego..

Focuses on the political recuperation of Senator Bob Dole. How Dole handled his lost of the New Hampshire primary; Advantages of his victory in the South Carolina primary; What Dole's survival is a tribute to; How he benefited from the law of unintended consequences. INSET: A conservative civil war..

Discusses the winning potential of United States presidential aspirant Bob Dole for the 1996 election. Dole as a paragon of bipartisanship; Dole's campaign strategy; Dole's stand on United States budget management.

Discusses the control of the Republican Party in the leadership in US Congress. Plans of the leaders of the Grand Old Party (GOP); Effect to the Bill Clinton Administration; Tackling of issues concerning world-trade agreements. INSETS: Now, a whole Newt world, by Eleanor Clift.;Sayings of a revolutionary..

Focuses on the plan of dealing with Osama bin Laden deadly network, the Taliban by President Bush in the United States. Reasons for the preference to use nonmilitary means to destabilize a hostile regime; Goals of eradicating terrorism; Support of foreign countries to the United States.

Focuses on United States President George W. Bush's mission of purging terrorism from the world. Importance of prayers; Campaign's emphasis on Islamic extremist Osama bin Laden and his Al Qaeda network in the mountains of Afghanistan; Start of a decades-long struggle.

Focuses on the leadership of President George W. Bush in relation to the terrorist attacks in the U.S. Grief to the loss lives; Spiritual inspiration in prayer; Commitment to preserve national security.

The article informs that mastering the science, sensitive to the politics, U.S. President George W. Bush unveils a plan that gives both sides some comfort. Behind a crisis the White House couldn't avoid. It was July 9, a month before Bush would address the nation on the divisive and emotional issue of stem-cell research. A stem-cell showdown was inevitable and Bush knew it even before he took office. Congress had banned experimentation with human embryos in 1995. But by 1999 the U.S. government was moving toward financing of research on stem cells, as long as the government didn't pay for extracting them from living embryos. Bush, moving methodically, requested a full review of embryonic stem-cell science. He hoped to appease scientists who wanted a firm commitment to stem-cell research, without inflaming his supporters on the religious right. INSET: Only the Beginning.

Focuses on the relationship between United States President George W. Bush and the Congress after Senator James Jefford defected from the Republican Party. Details of the defection; Jefford's views on Bush's leadership style; Jefford's discussion with Democratic party members; Challenge of maintaining the cohesiveness of the Republican Party.

Reports the agenda of energy lobbyists gathered at the American Petroleum Institute (API) office in Washington. Proposition for looser rules for drilling on federal lands; Decrease in royalty payments for offshore well tapping; Concerns over the Endangered Species Act. INSET: Energy Advocates in the Bush Pipeline..

Reports on United States Vice President Al Gore's need for a big win in court if he is going to reverse his fate and keep the presidency out of George W. Bush's hands. Hope for the court to order a recount, which would prove he won in Florida; Different deadlines focused on by Bush and Gore; Status of the election count in Florida. INSET: Veep's Best Hope?.