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, Ms. Walton talked about the latest developments in the Whitewater investigation and the budget reconciliation negotiations. In the next segment, Ms. McKnight talked about this year’s White House Christmas Card, which depicts the Blue Room in the White House. In the next segment, Mr. Kennedy talked about environmental issues and the role of the Doonesbury comic strip in defending the environment. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Chiu, who works for Senator Simon, and Mr. Hunt, who works for Rep. Neumann, discussed current issues, including the budget debate.