• The Reliable Source: Michael Jackson visited Walter Reed. . . Lynne Cheney's "Sisters" novel to be republished next week. . . Rice is Maxim's Girlfriend of the Day. [WP]

• Under the Dome: "Power Players Jeopardy" tapes this weekend. [The Hill]

• Heard on the Hill: Sheila Jackson Lee closed a corridor from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Jackson's 2 p.m. visit. Says one GOP aide, "Just because the self-proclaimed Queen wants to meet the self- proclaimed King doesn�t mean she can shut down the hallway.". . . "Democrat for Bush Zell Miller's spokesman jumps to Kerry camp. [Roll Call]

• Rush & Molloy: Larry David volunteered to be VP for Kerry , admitting that he is "a nincompoop, a chicken and a liar." Kerry: "You are qualified to be a Republican." [NYDN]

• Lloyd Grove's Lowdown: Free condoms were distributed at a ReDefeatBush party featuring Michael Stipe, Tim Robbins, and Paul Judd. [NYDN]

• Page Six: Hillary attended Star Jones' engagement party. [NYP]