Warren: McCain did not violate ‘cone of silence’  —  From CNN Sr. National Editor Steve Brusk, CNN's Dana Bash, CNN's Mike Roselli  —  (CNN) - Sometimes you just have to take it on faith.  —  Pastor Rick Warren said John McCain didn't hear any of the questions in advance at Saturday night's Civil Forum …

McCain's “Cross In The Dirt” Story  —  I've now heard it countless times.  McCain has used what appears to be an intensely personal moment in a prison camp as a reason to vote for him in a campaign ad.  As he tells it today, it was the pivotal moment in his struggle to survive in the Hanoi Hilton.

Ukraine offers satellite defence co-operation with Europe and US  —  Ukraine inflamed mounting East-West tensions yesterday by offering up a Soviet-built satellite facility as part of the European missile defence system.  —  The proposal, made amid growing outrage among Russia's neighbours …

79 Days — Obama wouldn't have nominated Thomas  —  Prime time last night: Faith, Phelps and Favre - whatacountry ... At Rick Warren forum, McCain is blunt and sometimes electric, Obama is calm and reassuring ... McCain quips “$5 million” when asked his definition of rich, then immediately …

For Convention, Obama's Image Is All-American  —  WASHINGTON — One of the first images prime-time viewers will see of the Democratic National Convention next week is that of Michelle Obama, who will begin the four-day introduction of her husband, and her family, on her terms.

Setting The Table For Armageddon  —  Where do they get these crazy ideas? … At this point the single most important hallmark of American conservatism is hypocrisy.  This, after all, is the man who stole an election and then invaded a country that had not threatened us in the name of spreadin' democracy.

Obama on Social Security in Manchester Union Leader  —  Sen. Barack Obama has an op-ed in today's Manchester Union Leader regarding Social Security reform.  It's worth reading the whole thing, posted here, but here I'd like to dissect a few factual claims Obama makes in the piece.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Barack Obama  —  Attention Brody File readers.  —  I was just granted an exclusive one on one interview with Barack Obama here at the Saddleback Civil Forum.  CBN News was the only media outlet to go behind the scenes and conduct an interview.