1.↑ KE04 goes on the offensive against Swift Boat Veterans for Truth with new ad, demands to recall book associated with the group. Fighting the good fight or prolonging a losing battle? [AP, Scotsman]

2.↓ Retiring Nebraska congressman tells constituents that he has "reached the conclusion, retrospectively" that "it was a mistake" to invade Iraq. [NYT]

3.↑ Rummy says not-quite-yet-functional missile defense system is a triumph "over pessimism and skepticism." [AFP]

4.↑ McCain to play larger role in BC04 campaign. No words as to whether his "black" child is also welcome. [Reuters]

5.↓ Hamas members arrested in U.S. on racketeering charges; 8 arrested in London over conspiracy to bomb American financial centers. Everyone feels safer now. [ABC, Guardian]

6.↓ Conservative politician calls for boycott of the Boss; GOP scrapes together lame line up for the convention. [NYP, Newsday]

7.↑ New overtime rules to take effect Monday; most people too confused to take firm stand on the issue. [Inquirer]

8.↓ Army probe finds that general broke rules when he told church crowd that the United States was fighting "Satan." [Chicago Sun-Times]

9.↓ Crisis continues Najaf; Americans focus on American Idol tryouts. [AP]

10.↑ Front porch-gate: Kerry front-porch gatherings sometimes not on a front porch. [NYT]