Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Mr. Waller talked about the Senate Intelligence hearing to confirm Assistant Defense Secretary John Deutch as the new Director of Central Intelligence. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. McGovern and Ms. Cheney discussed headlines from various papers across the country. Via telephone, Mr. Bates talked about his article in \f2Mother Jones\fR entitled "What You Need to Know About Jesse Helms". In the point-counterpoint discussion, Mr. Colby and Ms. Lee discussed anti-terrorism legislation. Via remote link, Mr. Specter talked about the confirmation hearing for Assistant Defense Secretary John Deutch and the hearings he’s chairing tomorrow on anti-terrorism legislation. Mr. Sample discussed several issues facing his and other universities, including tuition, student loans and the financial viability of public schools. Via telephone, Mr. Taylor talked about the Nixon stamp. Mr. Timberg discussed his book \f2The Nightingales\fR and how the Vietnam War affected the lives and careers of five Washington officials.