Wonkette

• Congressional Republicans all about the wire-tapping, but still hassling over details. [WP]

• Bush speech yesterday focused on terrorism and the continuing threat to America, plus Hitler. [WP]
• Former Highway Administration official Mary Peters nominated for Transportation Secretary. She wants Americans out of traffic and into “quality time with their families.” [NYT, WP]
• Criticizing Rumsfeld now a favorite campaign sport of both parties. [NYT]
• Army to release new “types of torture you’re not allowed to use” manual today. [LAT]
• She won! Katherine Harris won! Just a primary, but still, congratulations Katy! [WP, NYT]

For all those suffering sleepless nights since Norm Mineta fled town under cover of darkness, the White House finally found a new Transportation Secretary. MORE »

Washington may no longer be the nation’s murder capital, but at least it’s moving up the “most congested cities” list. MORE »