Video: Woodward book sparks D.C. intrigue

Sept. 30: As a publishing house rushed to print Bob Woodward’s new book, the Bush administration rushed out denials about the book’s depictions of a White House in turmoil. NBC’s Jeannie Ohm reports. (Nightly News)Sept. 30: As a publishing house rushed to print Bob Woodward’s new book, the Bush administration rushed out denials about the book’s depictions of a White House in turmoil. NBC’s Jeannie Ohm reports. (Nightly News)


Video: What next in Rep. Foley’s district?

Sept. 30: The abrupt resignation of Florida congressman Mark Foley over e-mails sent to a former page has Republicans scrambling to hold onto a seat that is suddenly up for grabs. NBC'S Mark Potter reports. (Nightly News)Sept. 30: The abrupt resignation of Florida congressman Mark Foley over e-mails sent to a former page has Republicans scrambling to hold onto a seat that is suddenly up for grabs. NBC’S Mark Potter reports. (Nightly News)


Video: Foley’s follies an open secret?

Sept. 30: Key House Republicans said Saturday they learned months ago that Florida Rep. Mark Foley had sent inappropriate e-mails to a former page. NBC’s Mike Taibbi reports. (Nightly News)Sept. 30: Key House Republicans said Saturday they learned months ago that Florida Rep. Mark Foley had sent inappropriate e-mails to a former page. NBC’s Mike Taibbi reports. (Nightly News)


Powell Tried to Warn Bush on Iraq, Book Says

A new biography of Colin L. Powell is among the latest accounts of the divisions within the Bush administration over the Iraq war.

Ideas & Trends: Uneasy Lies the Severed Head

In Germany, fear and free speech tangle over art and Islam.

Chirac Urges Turks to Recognize Genocide

The French president’s comments about the World War I-era Armenian massacres are likely to strain relations with Turkey.

Hungarian Is Faced With Evidence of Role in ’42 Atrocity

Documents show a 92-year-old former police officer was found guilty of taking part in the Novi Sad massacre in Serbia, ending his 60 years of anonymity.

Vanishing Venice: A City Swamped by a Sea of Tourists

Thousands of Venetians have left the sea-locked city to escape the swarms of tourists who have complicated their daily lives.

Medicare Insurers to Offer More Options in ’07

Medicare beneficiaries will have more options for prescription drug coverage in 2007, officials said.

Chaplain Prayer Provision Cut From Military Spending Bill

The provision would have permitted chaplains to offer sectarian prayer at mandatory nondenominational events.

Congressional Memo: Along With Victories, G.O.P. Takes a Few Blows

Legislative victories were overshadowed by questions about the resignation of Representative Mark Foley.

Detainee Memo Created Divide in White House

The administration was divided by deep, long-running conflicts over detention policy.

Cease-Fire Called by Group of Kurdish Guerrillas in Turkey

Heeding a call from its imprisoned leader, a Kurdish guerrilla group declared a cease-fire in its war for autonomy in Turkey’s southeast.

Of Party Dues and Deadbeats on Capitol Hill

To move up the ladder, you must do more than win votes. You are, quite literally, expected to pay your dues.

Ex-N.M. treasurer guilty in corruption trial

Former state Treasurer Robert Vigil was convicted of one count of attempted extortion Saturday and acquitted of the remaining 23 counts of extortion and racketeering in his public corruption trial. [!]

New Blood on Supreme Court, But Same Divisive Issues

A new Supreme Court term opens Monday with eyes on its leader, the junior justice, the oldest and the man in the middle as abortion, race and other familiar issues resurface.

AP, 5 TV Networks Challenge Exit Polls Law

A Florida law that bars exit polling near voting places violates the press’ rights under the First Amendment, a lawsuit filed by The Associated Press and five television networks alleges.

GOP Leaders Offer Explanations in Wake of Foley Scandal

Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., submitted a letter of resignation Friday after questions arose over e-mails he sent to a congressional assistant

Schwarzenegger Nixes Bill to California Electoral Vote Chang

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Saturday vetoed a bill that would give the state’s electoral votes to the national popular vote winner.

Transcript: President Bush’s Radio Address

Transcript of President Bush’s weekly radio address.

Senate Confirms Mary Peters as Transportation Secretary

The Senate confirmed President George W. Bush’s nomination of Mary Peters as the new U.S. secretary of transportation.

Congress Passes Security-Related Bills, Heads Off to Campaig

Lawmakers are off to the campaign trail after the Republicans pushed through a series of security-related bills.

Hastert Reportedly Told About Foley E-Mails Months Ago

Rep. Thomas Reynolds, head of the House Republican election effort, said Saturday he told Speaker Dennis Hastert months ago about concerns that a fellow GOP lawmaker had sent inappropriate messages to a teenage boy.

WP: ‘State of Denial’ hits hard

The impassioned debate that seems to surround each new book by Bob Woodward burst into public view yesterday, two days ahead of schedule.

Abramoff Case Hits Federal Speed Bump

U.S. District Judge Paul Huck refuses to delay Abramoff’s prison sentence for fraud charges; plea deal from Justice Department’s top corruption prosecutor rejected

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