links for 2007-01-31

• GOP senator challenges Bush on war powers
• Jailed reporter Judy Miller contradicts Libby testimony

links for 2007-01-30

• Ex-Bush aide Ari Fleischer contradicts Libby on C.I.A. agent
• President Bush signs directive giving him more power over federal agencies

links for 2007-01-28

• White House aides Rove and Bartlett subpoenaed by Libby defense team
• Nuclear plans in chaos as Iran leader flounders; claims just propaganda
• Libby lawyers seek details about former White House spokesman Ari Fleischer’s immunity deal

links for 2007-01-27

• Bush: ‘I’m the decision-maker’ on Iraq troop levels
  My 3-year-old is less obstinate and territorial than this man – and if you know 3-year-olds, you know they can be pretty obstinate and territorial. “Mine mine mine!” Lord help us.
• Canada compensates man U.S. deported to Syria for torture

links for 2007-01-26

• President Bush’s State of the Union omits mention of Louisiana, Katrina
• At the Libby trial, hints of intrigue and betrayal
• In testimony, Cheney spokeswoman suggests Libby lied about when he knew CIA agent’s identity
• President Bush authorizes targeting Iranians in Iraq
• Cheney flak exposes White House PR machine, intrigue

links for 2007-01-25

• Arab League’s Moussa warns U.S. against Iran attack
• Iraq Parliament finds a quorum hard to come by
• Defense portrays Libby as scapegoat; prosecution notes Cheney’s deep involvement
• State of Disunion: Republicans beat up on President Bush after speech

links for 2007-01-24

• Prosecutor: Libby ‘wiped out’ Cheney memo

links for 2007-01-23

• On eve of State of the Union address, President Bush’s approval rating falls to 28%, a new low

links for 2007-01-19

• Retired generals criticize President Bush’s plan for Iraq before Senate committee

links for 2007-01-18

• Administration to let court monitor domestic spying