Friday, May 15, 2009

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Another Day, Another Round of Lieberman Praise for Obama

McCain ally releases statement backing the president's decision to reinstate military tribunals for some Gitmo prisoners. Read it here.

What Now?

Wash Post's Balz and other journos wait for next Pelosi shoe to drop. Meanwhile: Congressional Republicans are rushing to defend the CIA. MUST-SEE VIDEO: Sen. Bond says CIA should release more info to clear up the flap. Watch it here.

Tribunals to Return

Obama will restart a Bush-era trial system for a small number of Gitmo detainees, but with new legal protections for terror suspects. Changes to the system, which Obama once assailed as flawed under Bush, expected to be announced Friday. Plus: TIME's Thompson on Obama's delicate balance on national security.

High Court Low Down

--Georgia Chief Justice Sears criticized by gay rights groups after planning to join a think tank whose founder opposes gay marriage. --NY Times: Sotomayor has MLB on her side.

Rove in the Hot Seat

Meets with special prosecutor Friday to answer questions about the U.S. attorney firings under Bush as part of their ongoing investigation. He didn't speak to reporters as he entered the downtown D.C. office of his lawyer, Robert Luskin.

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The Internet Does Change Everything

This is hands down the week's most fascinating story. A lawyer is assasinated in Guatemala. He posthumously releases a video online, which spreads widely, accusing the nation's president with orchestrating his murder. In response, protests are organized around the country, many via Facebook and Twitter. The unrest threatens to topple the president. [...]

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