Hamas rejected President Bush's proposal for a Middle East peace conference, even though no nation or organization has been invited yet.

Portions of a National Intelligence Estimate were released today, describing how al Qaeda has secured a safe haven in northwest Pakistan, despite having its network restrained by counter-terrorism efforts.

Don't pity the senators staying up all night tonight to debate the Iraq war -- remember, they get the entire month of August off.

From Louisiana to Cleveland, the John Edwards poverty tour marches on. Chris Cillizza has more.

The Cosmetic Wars: Edwards gets $400 haircuts; Mitt Romney pays $300 for make-up "consulting," according to the Politico.

Barack Obama addressed the Planned Parenthood conference in Washington today; Hillary Clinton is expected to talk there later tonight.

As Reid reported below, the head of the VA, Jim Nicholson, resigned today. Here's the AP story.

On his first day back, Sen. David Vitter received a round of applause during a private luncheon on the Hill today, as reporters waited outside.

You know what would be a miracle? If we can get to 12:01 a.m. Saturday without finding out what happens to Harry Potter.