Daily Briefing: Something About Mary
White House, in effort to win over critics, makes the "highly unorthodox move" of nominating Gen.Michael Haydento head the CIA while announcing his new deputy. [ WP , NYT , USAT ]
John NegropontesaysHaydenis "independent-minded." [ WP ]
Former aide to Rep.Robert Ney(R-Ohio) pleads guilty to "conspiring to corruptly influence Ney's official actions by showering him with gifts and trips." [ WP , NYT ]
Sensing "historic opportunity," Democratic intellectuals and analysts argue over the best strategy forward. [ NYT ]
American Bar Association downgrades rating ofBushjudicial nomineeBrett Kavanaugh; Senate Judiciary Committee holds unusual second hearing today. [ NYT , USAT ]
CIA official resigns amid accusations of unethical behavior. [ WP ]
What will theBushesdo aboutKatherine Harris? [ NYT ]
Media blitz thrustsMary Cheneyin the limelight to promote her new memoir. [ WP ]
Senate votes down limits on malpractice awards. [ NYT ]