Wonkette
- White House, in effort to win over critics, makes the “highly unorthodox move” of nominating Gen. Michael Hayden to head the CIA while announcing his new deputy. [WP, NYT, USAT]
- John Negroponte says Hayden is “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 of Bush judicial nominee Brett Kavanaugh; Senate Judiciary Committee holds unusual second hearing today. [NYT, USAT]
- CIA official resigns amid accusations of unethical behavior. [WP]
- What will the Bushes do about Katherine Harris? [NYT]
- Media blitz thrusts Mary Cheney in the limelight to promote her new memoir. [WP]
- Senate votes down limits on malpractice awards. [NYT]
