U.S. Says Iran-Tied Terror Plot in Washington, D.C. Disrupted  —  FBI and DEA agents have disrupted a plot to commit a “significant terrorist act in the United States” tied to Iran, federal officials told ABC News today.  —  The officials said the plot included the assassination …

Jim Messina broaches a provocative line  —  There's been at least some discussion this year about the “sabotage” question — whether Republicans are deliberately hurting the country, holding back the economy on purpose, for the express purpose of undermining the Obama presidency.

About those ‘53 percent’  —  Republicans have been preoccupied for much of the year with those Americans who don't make enough money to qualify for a federal income tax burden.  Some are working-class families who fall below the tax threshold; some are unemployed; some are students; and some are retired.

Herman Cain: 'I'm going after Romney' at debate  —  In a radio interview just now, Herman Cain previewed his Tuesday night debate plan: “I'm going after Romney.”  —  “I'm not going after Perry.  I don't need to go after Perry,” Cain said, per POLITICO's Juana Summers.

“Gunwalking” subpoena for AG Holder imminent  —  PLAY CBS NEWS VIDEO  —  CBS News has learned a congressional subpoena directed to Attorney General Eric Holder could go out as early as Tuesday, ordering him to turn over documents to lawmakers about when he was aware of a controversial gun smuggling operation known as Fast and Furious.

SunPower: Twice As Bad As Solyndra, Twice As Bad For Obama  —  Congressman's son lobbied for failing solar panel company … How did a failing California solar company, buffeted by short sellers and shareholder lawsuits, receive a $1.2 billion federal loan guarantee for a photovoltaic …

Slovakia Rejects Euro Bailout  —  WARSAW — Slovakia's Parliament rejected participating in a crucial euro rescue fund on Tuesday night in a vote that backfired on the prime minister, who had tied her government to the legislation through a confidence vote.  —  Negotiations to try to stave off …

Cain: The Godfather's years  —  Godfather's Pizza of Omaha started with rapid growth, head-spinning profits and a $300 million buyout.  —  But then profits crashed.  Franchise holders were in revolt, complaining that they had been abandoned, weathering three different presidents in four months.

Rick Scott to Liberal Arts Majors: Drop Dead  —  Florida's unpopular tea party governor, Rick Scott, wants more of the state's youths to pick up college degrees... but only if the degrees are useful to corporations and don't teach students to question social norms.  “You know what?

Rudy Giuliani: I'm not running in 2012  —  In other news on doors shutting, Rudy Giuliani announced at a Long Island Association event just now that he's not running for president.  —  Asked by the group's president Kevin Law about reports that he had sent messages to New Hampshire supporters …

Inside the Cain Tax Plan  —  Bruce Bartlett held senior policy roles in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations and served on the staffs of Representatives Jack Kemp and Ron Paul.  —  With recent polls showing increased support for Herman Cain as the G.O.P. presidential nominee …

Behind Bachmann's Slide  —  On August 13, as dusk settled upon Iowa State University, Michele Bachmann hopped onto a makeshift stepstool beside her bus.  Her supporters crowded close, pressing against a flimsy rope.  Bachmann, clad in an ivory-colored suit and pearls, raised both arms.