Daily Briefing: And The Beat Goes On
•London bombings could boost support ofBushor increase criticism of war on terror.Bush: "The war on terror goes on." [ WSJ ]
•G-8 leaders deplore bombings in London. [ WT , USAT ]
• Chertoffcalls for vigilance;Bushorchestrates security response from Scotland. [ NYT , WT ]
•Still unknown is whether a senior administration official acted unlawfully when discussingPlame; White House has been very careful. [ WP ]
•White House and administration allies ready forRehnquist's retirement. Senior official: "We're prepared for every contingency, if it's multiple candidates, we'll be ready." [ WP ]
• Chirachopeful thatBushis shifting on global warming, but G-8 agreement lacks specific goals. [ WT , USAT ]
•Congressional aides "knee-deep" into preparations for Supreme Court nomination battle. [ NYT ]
•Addition ofGillespieto oversee nomination process at White House indicates "full-scale" nature of the operation. [ WP ]
• Bushless concerned with ideology when making judicial appointments in Texas. [ WP ]
• Judith Miller's prison considered "progressive" and dorm-like; prisoners have unlimited collect calls and can watch television, listen to CDs, or play cards. [ NYT ]
•Infighting intensifies at Club for Growth. [ NYT ]