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Regular weekly political chat between Host Bob Edwards and NPR's Cokie Roberts. They discuss President Bush's first 100 days in office, his trade negotiations, and Congress's take on his budget, which is being debated this week.

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports on the impact Reverend Jesse Jackson's latest scandals have had on his previously active political life. Jackson was conspicuously absent from the riots in Cincinnati earlier this month, after a unarmed black man was shot and killed by a white police officer.

NPR 's Claudio Sanchez reports on a movement in the Senate, led by Vermont Sen. Jim Jeffords. Jeffords wants to ensure more money is allocated for special education and under-funded schools, before allowing President Bush's budget to pass.

From member station WABE in Atlanta, Joshua Levs reports on a tentative contract agreement reached by the pilots union at Delta Airlines. Delta officials are hoping the agreement will help to restore the public's trust. The airline has seen a drop in bookings, and recently posted its first loss in six years.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Martin Kaste in Brazil. One of Latin America's biggest drug lords was captured in Colombia after a massive manhunt.

NPR's Julie Rovner reports that Congress is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on legislation that would make it a federal crime to injure or kill a fetus while committing a violent crime against the pregnant woman.

David D'arcy reports on Otesanek, the latest film from Czech director Jan Svankmajer. Svankmajer mixes animation and live action and his films have had a huge influence on younger filmmakers, especially England's Brothers Quay. Otesanek is screening at the San Francisco International Film Festival and opens in theaters in the fall.

NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports people of Chinese descent in the United States, both citizens and non-citizens, have been alarmed by the recent arrests of academics by Chinese authorities. At least six U.S. citizens have been taken into Chinese custody since December, and an unknown number of non-U.S. citizens. Some of those who were detained and released have signed statements promising to keep their ordeals secret. Specialists in sociology and mass communication seem especially vulnerable to arrest. Some Chinese in this country are canceling plans to visit relatives back home.

NPR's Pam Fessler reports on the complaints and proposed changes in the U.S. census numbers.

Submarine Cmdr. Scott Waddle was formally reprimanded today by the Navy for a collision with a boat. Waddle was the captain of the USS Greeneville, the submarine that crashed into the Japanese vessel Ehime Maru in February. Nine people from the Ehime Maru -- including four high school students -- died when the ship sank. Waddle will not be court-martialed, and will not face a prison term. But today's hearing marks the end of his once promising Navy career. Linda Wertheimer speaks with NPR's Andy Bowers.