Daily Briefing: Lemons Into Lemonade
Real estate profits made by SpeakerDennis Hastertand other legislators raise new concerns about earmarks. [ WP ]
Bushand EU leaders warn Iran and North Korea against developing nuclear and other weapons technologies. [ WP ]
With midterm elections approaching, Republicans attempt to turn the Iraq War into a political asset rather than a liability. The Senate debate over Iraq hints at 2008 presidential race themes. [ NYT ; WP ]
Vote to renew the Voting Rights Act canceled after objections from GOP lawmakers. [ WP ; NYT ; LAT ]
Eight troops have been charged with murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of an Iraqi civilian in April. [ WP ]
The Department of Veterans Affairs will offer a year of free credit monitoring to veterans and military personnel whose personal data was stolen last month. [ WP ; NYT ]