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.

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 …

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.

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 …

Lewis Surfaces in Probe of Cunningham  —  Federal prosecutors have begun an investigation into Rep. Jerry Lewis, the Californian who chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee, government officials and others said, signaling the spread of a San Diego corruption probe.

The Tragedy of House Bill 1  —  The Senate voted to pass out an incredibly twisted piece of legislation today after three days of secret meetings behind closed doors.  The vote, which was unanimous and confirms that the "private club" of the Texas Senate is more important than the entire population of Texas …

DeLay notifies Speaker of the House he will resign June 9  —  It's official: Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) has announced he will resign from Congress June 9.  A copy of his resignation letter was acquired by RAW STORY.  —  Congressman Tom DeLay  —  Representing the 22nd District of Texas