Daily Briefing: The Big Chill
Senate vote on immigration legislation is set for today;Karl Rove"got a cold reception" from Republican lawmakers. [ WP , NYT , LAT , USAT ]
Legal analysts say FBI raid on Rep.William Jefferson's congressional office was probably legal; Reps.HastertandPelosidemand seized documents be returned. [ WP , WP , NYT , LAT , USAT ]
Cheneywanted to "get all the facts out," according toLewis Libby's testimony; new filing indicates the vice president may be called to testify. [ WP , NYT , LAT ]
SpeakerHastertis "in the mix" of the FBI's investigation of congressional corruption, ABC News maintains despite denials from the Hill and the Justice Department. [ ABC News ]
Database of immigrants will need more than $1B in upgrades; labor, big business, and civil-liberties advocates oppose the plan. [ WP ]
Prosecutor saysDavid Safavian, former procurement official, repeatedly "lied, concealed and misled" investigators about his dealings withJack Abramoff. [ WP , NYT ]
Loss of unity among Republicans is fueled by worries about the election. [ W$J ]
Fiscal conservatives take on Republican leadership in attempt to reduce earmarks and pet projects. [ NYT ]
Bush: "Let's quit the debate about whether greenhouse gases are caused by mankind or by natural causes; let's just focus on technologies that deal with the issue. Nuclear power will help us deal with the issue of greenhouse gases." [ NYT ]
Bushappoints editor in chief of the American Enterprise magazine to be his top domestic policy advisor. [ WP , NYT ]
Robert Zoellickwill resign asRice's deputy, sources say. [ NYT ]
McCainreturns donations to his PAC made by Texas businessmen under investigation. [ WP ]