Daily Briefing: Nap Time
* Top White House staffers are "physically and emotionally exhausted, battered by scandal and drained by political setbacks," say "insiders." [ WP ]
*Bushhas come to embrace globalization and interconnectedness. Close aide: "We're seeing it in everything. Iraq. The ferocity of an irrational argument over the ports. Guest workers. China and India." [ NYT ]
* Sen.Feingold(D-Wis.) calls for censure ofBush: "The president has broken the law, and, in some way, he must be held accountable." [ NYT , LAT ]
* Most Republican presidential contenders agree that federal spending should be reduced and an optimistic tone should be presented. [ NYT , USAT , LAT ]
* Pakistan PresidentPervez Musharrafinsisted thatBushstay the night, and he obeyed despite security concerns. [ NYT ]
* Texas pharmacists complain toKarl Roveabout the shortcomings of the new Medicare plan. [ NYT ]