Senator Accused of Using Racially Charged Term  —  Two acquaintances of Senator George Allen of Virginia said today that he had used racially inflammatory language in the 1970's and 1980's, compounding allegations of racial insensitivity that have dogged his re-election campaign since he referred …

Olbermann's Special Comment: Are YOURS the actions of a true American?  —  (video coming soon) Keith pulled no punches and launched another smack down on Bush and FOX News...  And finally tonight, a Special Comment about President Clinton's interview.  The headlines about them are, of course, entirely wrong.

Pa. judge to drop candidate from ballot  —  HARRISBURG, Pa. - A judge on Monday said he would remove the Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate from the November ballot because the party did not have enough valid signatures in its nominating petitions.  —  Carl Romanelli's candidacy had been challenged by state Democrats.

Republican General: Rummy responsible for deaths, failure, Abu Ghraib, the leaning tower of Pisa...  Leadership "extraordinarily bad"; violated rules of war  —  Uber-decorated Major General John R.S. Batiste, who retired last year "on principle," delivers a bruising point by point indictment …

Why Clinton "Lost His Temper"  —  The former president knew what he was doing.  —  LET'S DO A THOUGHT experiment: Perhaps Bill Clinton, an experienced and sophisticated politician, knew what he was doing when he made big news by "losing his temper" in his interview with Chris Wallace.

Not My Fault, Dude  —  Joe Lieberman's latest Iraq speach is a dilly, a must-read for anyone who can still find humor in the matter (which I must confess I am a bit beyond).  He nags and whines about those who will not tolerate differing views about the war without ever acknowledging that he's …

U.S. Army extends Iraq duty for 4,000  —  WASHINGTON - In a new sign of mounting strain from the war in Iraq, the Army has extended the combat tours of about 4,000 soldiers who would otherwise be returning home, defense officials said Monday.  —  The 1st Brigade of 1st Armored Division …

Still Spending: Senate Set to Bust Budget Caps by $32 Billion  —  WebMemo #1222  —  Federal spending in 2006 is set to rise 9 percent, the largest increase since 1990 and enough to earn Congress near failing grades from the Heritage Foundation's third quarter report card.

Christian Conservatives Look to Re-energize Base  —  Openly anxious about grass-roots disaffection from the Republican Party, conservative Christian organizers are reaching for ways to turn out voters this November, including arguing that recognizing same-sex marriage could also limit religious freedom.

U.S. to allow some liquids on airliners  —  WASHINGTON - The government is partially lifting its ban against carrying liquids and gels onto airliners, as long as they are purchased from secure airport stores, and will also permit small, travel-size toiletries brought from home, officials said Monday.

POLITICS: How Wrong Was Josh Marshall?  —  Plenty Wrong.  —  Now that it has been revealed that the main source for Bob Novak's column "outing" Valerie Plame Wilson as a CIA employee was Richard Armitage, Colin Powell's right-hand man at the State Department and (like Novak) no fan of the Iraq War …

Senate Panel Debates Detainee Bill  —  Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee sought to slow down the effort by President Bush and Congressional leaders to speed the passage of legislation on the treatment of terror suspects.  —  Senator Arlen Specter …

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf To Appear On "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"  —  Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf To Appear On "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"  —  General Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, will appear as a guest on …

Why The Democratic Wave Could Be A Washout  —  American voters have been in a bad mood lately.  They don't think highly of the President's performance.  They aren't crazy about the war.  They certainly don't like the G.O.P.-led Congress—a New York Times poll last week put its approval rating at just 25%.

Pope says 2 faiths must overcome enmity  —  CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy - Seeking to end anger in the Islamic world over his remarks on holy war, Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim envoys Monday their two faiths must overcome historic enmities and together reject violence, saying the future of humanity is at stake.

Books: 'Peace Mom'  —  'A Mother's Journey Through Heartache to Activism'  —  Antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan was online Monday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. ET to discuss her new book, "Peace Mom: A Mother's Journey through Heartache to Activism."  Sheehan describes the grief she felt after the death of her son …