Daily Briefing: Whole Lotta Talking Going On

Years of debate preceded announcement of secret prison closing, sites could be ready to use again on minutes notice. [WP]
Military tribunals also taking years to prepare. Republicans split on classified evidence issue, no consensus on horizon. [NYT, CNN, W$J]
Tomato/tomáto argument continues over “terrorist surveillance” or “warrantless eavesdropping” program as Bush asks congress for more authority to catch devious email-using criminals. [WP]
John Bolton still unconfirmed, spittle collecting in mustache as he grumbles his discontent. [WP, USAT]
Richard Armitage is so sorry. “I value my ability to keep state secrets. This was bad, and I really felt badly about this.” [NYT]