Report: Extremists push for terror haven in Iraq  —  WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sunni and Shiite extremist groups are working inside Iraq to create a terrorist haven, where foreign fighters can operate, a U.S. State Department report said Friday.  —  Militant leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's al Qaeda …

BLOGS DOWN: HACK ATTACK  —  ***scroll for updates...1230pm EDT Looks like the problem may be resolved, though several blogs still down...Glenn Reynolds confirms the attack originated in Saudi Arabia, as I suspected...Mary Katherine Ham of downed blog hughhewitt.com is guest-blogging over at Wizbang …

Limbaugh arrested on drug charges  —  Conservative talk-show host has been released on bail … MSNBC TV  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Rush Limbaugh reached a settlement with prosecutors Friday in a fraud case involving prescription painkillers, though the conservative radio commentator maintains his innocence.

Co-conspirator's possible links to prostitutes eyed  —  Federal prosecutors are reviewing records of two Washington, D.C., hotels where Poway defense contractor Brent Wilkes rented suites as part of their investigation into whether prostitutes were involved as he tried to curry favor with lawmakers and CIA officials.

United Flight 93  —  Update: Ads will be purchased on liberal blogs now.  Thank you.  I will watch the move on Sunday and post a review.  —  It appears that the new movie, United Flight 93, is getting some good reviews.  When I first saw a trailer for the movie, I must say that I was overcome with a wave of emotions.

EXCLUSIVE: ILLEGAL ALIEN DAY PLANNING  —  ***scroll for updates...Mexican govt supports the strike...***  —  Courtesy of an inside tipster at the LA Unified School District, I've obtained documents showing the public school teachers and officials' plans in advance of the Monday illegal alien boycott.

No Way to Treat a Relative  —  Chimps shouldn't be forced to live like me.  —  King Kong is my hero.  He's big, muscular, sensitive, a terrific actor—and he's not real.  The use of computer-generated imagery has really taken off in Hollywood.  So why has Madison Avenue suddenly gone bananas for real apes?

F.B.I. Set to Present Subpoenas to Lawmaker's Nonprofits  —  The F.B.I. has notified three nonprofit organizations created by Representative Alan B. Mollohan and financed primarily through special federal appropriations he steered their way that they should expect subpoenas soon for financial and other records.

Vital Perspective Exclusive: IAEA Report Shows Iranian Defiance Continues  —  The IAEA report on the Iranian nuclear program is quite damning and points out the 20 years of Iran's deception and its total unwillingness to answer for conduct.  It discloses that Iran has been working …

Using generalizations to describe political groups  —  Whenever I write a post about the tactics and behaviors of Bush defenders, some pro-Bush bloggers invariably write responses accusing me of unfairly generalizing, trafficking in stereotypes and prejudices, and exhibiting anti-Bush fanticism.

Bush: "More Power!"  —  Speaking at a "surprise" appearance at a Biloxi, MS gas station yesterday, President Bush said that part of his long-term plan to bring down high gas prices would be to raise fuel efficiency standards in cars.  Some of us have been saying that for years, but alright …

11 House members to sue over budget bill  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Eleven House Democrats said Thursday they would sue the Bush administration, alleging the $39 billion deficit-reducing legislation signed by the president is unconstitutional because the House and Senate failed to approve identical versions.

Andrea Clark's Life Has Been Spared  —  Tim over at Pro-Life Blogs has received the following email from Melanie Childers, Andrea Clark's sister: … No one knows what the future holds for Andrea Clark, because after all, she's still very sick.  But, at least she's going to have a fighting chance to make it now.

Colbert shakes up Bill Kristol over PNAC ties  —  Colbert shakes up Bill Kristol over PNAC ties  —  Bill Kristol, who is one of the major players in the group called PNAC, joined the set of the "Colbert Report," and I think was taken off guard right at the outset of the show …

Congress Members Arrested at Sudan Protest  —  WASHINGTON - Five Congress members were willingly arrested and led away from the Sudanese Embassy in plastic handcuffs Friday in protest of the Sudanese government's role in atrocities in the Darfur region.  —  "The slaughter of the people …

Religious Tests: Robert Novak says that Mitt Romney's Latter-Day loyalties will hurt his presidential campaign.  Amy Sullivan thinks so too (in fact, she's thought so for a while).  So does Adam Reilly, writing for Slate.  And of course, so do I.  —  If we're right, then it's too bad …

Say It With Me: Supply and Demand  —  If you thought the Dubai port deal marked a record high in Washington cynicism, think again.  Nothing can match the spectacle of politicians scrambling for cover during a spike in gasoline prices.  And this time the panderfest has gone all the way to the Oval Office.