Washington Journal: Monday

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. In the first segment, Mr. Ignatius talked about current news headlines and the presidential campaign among other issues. In the next segment, Ms. Ridings talked about how the Commission on Presidential Debates determines who should participate in the debates. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. De Borchgrave and Mr. Sifry discussed current events, including the situation in Iraq. In the next segment, Mr. Choate talked about the presidential campaign and the Reform party response if its candidates are not allowed to participate in the presidential and vice presidential debates. In the final segment, Mr. Fonlladosa talked about the exhibit on the past 100 years of European comics which is currently in Union Station and will visit nine other U.S. cities. close