* Heard on the Hill:William Jefferson kicked off Congressional baseball team... John Edwards names John Edwards in list of people endorsing him... Rep. Ed Markey tapes founder of YouTube, puts it on YouTube... RedState not happy with Congressional Republicans. [Roll Call]

* Reliable Source:Oprah is the greatest communicator ever... Homeland Security appointee asks Josh Bolten what it was like to date Bo Derek. [WP]

* Yeas and Nays:Mr. Nancy Pelosi walked down the catwalk at the First Lady's Dinner... Tonight is the Press Club battle of the bands between Bob Shieffer and Tony Snow. Snow has Skunk Baxter... Bloggers are endorsing a ham sandwich for Commonwealth Attorney of Prince William County. [Examiner]

* Washington Whispers: Important politicians all smoke Paul Garmirian cigars... Michael Hayden's "friendly emails" campaign boosting morale at CIA... Laura Bush fired her chef just because he worked for Clinton [USN&WR]