•Sen.Mel Martinezgives first non-English speech from Senate floor. [ NYT ] •Leadership-friendlyRep. Hastingsinstalled as head of ethics committee. [ WP , NYT ] • Chertoff, under questioning at hearing, denies providing specific advice about interrogation tactics; promises to balance aggressive defense with protection of civil liberties; Senators criticize DHS as "dysfunctional" and a "monster." [
Daily Briefing: Senate Stumped by Spanish Spin
Daily Briefing: Senate Stumped by Spanish…
Daily Briefing: Senate Stumped by Spanish Spin
•Sen.Mel Martinezgives first non-English speech from Senate floor. [ NYT ] •Leadership-friendlyRep. Hastingsinstalled as head of ethics committee. [ WP , NYT ] • Chertoff, under questioning at hearing, denies providing specific advice about interrogation tactics; promises to balance aggressive defense with protection of civil liberties; Senators criticize DHS as "dysfunctional" and a "monster." [