Bloggers review "United 93″  —  I won't see it.  Saw this yesterday on Google Video and realized it was enough.  The first reviews are being posted around the blogosphere this morning, though, and I'm going to try to round them up.  If you've posted a review and want it mentioned here …

Not Exactly a Rush...  Now that Rush Limbaugh has turned himself in due to his plea deal with the Palm Beach prosecutor's office, I thought a bit of discussion about what Rush has in store for his 18-months of supervised release would be helpful for everyone (well, everyone who hasn't gone through a first time drug arrest anyway).

100,000 Families Are Fleeing Violence, Iraq Official Says  —  BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 29 — A new estimate by one of Iraq's vice presidents has put the number of Iraqi families fleeing sectarian violence at 100,000, far outstripping previous projections and raising the possibility that a total of a half-million people could be displaced.

Building the Secrecy Wall higher and higher  —  There are multiple investigative efforts underway — Congressional, judicial, journalistic — seeking to uncover the Bush administration's illegal warrantless eavesdropping activities aimed at Americans, and the administration …

Abuse Concerns Stymie Releases From Guantánamo  —  A long-running effort by the Bush administration to send home many of the terror suspects held at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, has been stymied in part because of concern among United States officials that the prisoners may not be treated humanely …

Prostitution Alleged In Cunningham Case  —  Federal authorities are investigating allegations that a California defense contractor arranged for a Washington area limousine company to provide prostitutes to convicted former congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.) and possibly other lawmakers …

In Leak Cases, New Pressure on Journalists  —  Earlier administrations have fired and prosecuted government officials who provided classified information to the press.  They have also tried to force reporters to identify their sources.  —  But the Bush administration is exploring …

Ex-Head of F.D.A. Faces Criminal Inquiry  —  WASHINGTON, April 28 — Dr. Lester M. Crawford, the former commissioner of food and drugs, is under criminal investigation by a federal grand jury over accusations of financial improprieties and false statements to Congress, his lawyer said Friday.

Fitzgerald to Seek Indictment of Rove  —  Despite vehement denials by his attorney, who said this week that Karl Rove is neither a "target" nor in danger of being indicted in the CIA leak case, the special counsel leading the investigation has already written up charges against Rove …

Prosecutors Opt for Wide Probe of Rep. Ney  —  Federal prosecutors signaled this week that they have decided to pursue a wide range of allegations about dealings between Rep. Robert W. Ney (R-Ohio) and lobbyist Jack Abramoff, rather than bringing a narrowly focused bribery case against the congressman.

U.S.: FBI Sought Info Without Court OK  —  WASHINGTON - The FBI secretly sought information last year on 3,501 U.S. citizens and legal residents from their banks and credit card, telephone and Internet companies without a court's approval, the Justice Department said Friday.