Bush Says U.S. Spying Is Not Widespread  —  President Bush today denied that the government is "mining or trolling through the personal lives of innocent Americans," as Democrats expressed outrage over a news report describing a National Security Agency program that has collected vast amounts of telephone records.

Grand jury indicts Gov. Ernie Fletcher  —  The special grand jury that's been investigating state government hiring practices today indicted Gov. Ernie Fletcher on three misdemeanor charges of conspiracy, official misconduct and political discrimination.  —  The jury also indicted former …

The Glenn and Helen Show: Ken Mehlman and Michael Barone on 2006 and 2008  —  It's a roundup of Republican problems and solutions in today's Glenn and Helen Show.  First, we talk to Ken Mehlman, chair of the Republican National Committee, about polls, anger in the base, and issues like immigration, spending, taxes, and judges.

Snow issues detailed rebuttals to media coverage of the president  —  WASHINGTON - New White House Press Secretary Tony Snow is starting off in a combative mode against the press by issuing detailed rebuttals to what he considers unfair coverage of Bush.  —  "The New York Times continues …

Dean and Party Leaders in a Money Dispute  —  WASHINGTON, May 10 — Howard Dean was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee on an unusual promise: To send millions of dollars in contributions to build up state Democratic parties, even in states that vote solidly Republican.

President says his letter to President Bush was invitation to Islam  —  Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday that his letter to President George W. Bush did not concern the nuclear dossier, but rather was an invitation to Islam and the prophets culture.

Don't defund troops for pork  —  Need proof of how pork-addicted Congress has become?  Consider this: Some in the Senate are looking for ways to shift funds from the troops in Iraq to some of their favorite pet projects.  —  At risk is the $94.4 supplemental spending bill President Bush requested …

Gang balks on Judge Boyle  —  The outlook for Judge Terrence Boyle, nominated to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, became cloudier yesterday as Democrats reiterated opposition to him and some Republican members of the influential Gang of 14 declined to offer support.

A New Gesture From Iran?  —  A top Iranian official, in an open letter given to TIME, offers what could be a starting point for negotiations  —  The White House has brushed aside a new letter from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to President Bush that was designed …

Breakdown of Trust Led Judge Luttig To Clash With Bush  —  After Fight in Terrorism Case,  —  Conservative Star Gives Up  —  Court Seat for Boeing Job  —  New Task: Appease McCain  —  McLEAN, Va. — On Nov. 22, U.S. Circuit Judge J. Michael Luttig was at work in his chambers …

US military, intelligence officials raise concern about possible preparations for Iran strike  —  Use of Iraq terror group bypassed Congress, sources say  —  Concern is building among the military and the intelligence community that the US may be preparing for a military strike on Iran …