Lieberman gets slap on the wrist rather than losing his homeland security leadership post. Iraqi government quietly firing its oversight officials. All options are on the table. Spiegel interview with Israeli Air Force general on Iran's nuclear program. Army Times on how Obama may live up to his
Obama advisers are reviewing Bill Clinton's finances, activities to vet Hillary as a candidate for secretary of state. Obama, McCain to meet today in Chicago; Obama could sway bipartisan support, McCain could reclaim the mantle of "maverick." Not likely to become the first emailing president, Obama
"Five myths about an election of mythic proportions." Instapaper for the commute: Nussbaum hopes Obama will start with a clean slate regarding India. The very idea that Obama should transform African Americans into the black Waltons is flawed. Architects and designers imagine a new Oval Office for Obama.
Notes on how Obama can maintain a productive relationship with the military. If you didn't hear, Putin wants to hang Georgia's Saakashvili "by the balls." Lawrence Weschler on being the medium between Robert Irwin and David Hockney. "When Alzheimer's Hits at
Advisers are split over what to do with Obama's network of supporters, who are now a proven grassroots army. How to tell when your consumer confidence is shaken: when that fancy bean grinder doesn't seem worth it. The math on the Starbucks Gold Card: How many
Treasury Dept. changes bailout focus from banks to consumers, whose banks won't lend them money now anyway. With $290 billion of the bailout plan already committed, independent oversight still isn't in place and no monitoring reports have been filed. "Unless some insider got all of
So far, Washington's on the hook for $5 trillion to fight the financial crisis. Favor for Detroit bailout package to swing on demanded conditions. Op: If G.M. needs to be bribed to innovate, at least don't hand over a blank check. Breaking down Guantanamo: easier
Chart for tracking Obama's transition to the White House. What other 1600 Pennsylvania Avenues look like around the country. "We realize we are late, and America has regained the torch of a moral revolution." Obama win prompts Europe to reevaulate its own race relations. For the
Top intelligence officials expect to be replaced early on by Obama, but are counting on the economic crisis to buy some time. As bailout cash flows, lobbyists now pleading their cases find nobody's especially interested. Obama sets rules for lobbyists: No donations to the transition will be accepted,
Veterans Day is celebrated significantly differently across the borders of Europe. Son analyzes the codes his father used in postcards home from World War II. Sudan has offered India a surprising free run of its economy--although there is a quid pro quo attached. Decent hyperlink brief on the French-
