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eHomeland Security Director, Tom Ridge, Republican, gave an iinterview today, disputing former Vice-President Dick Cheney's assertion that America is less safe. he said he does not agree with that statement by the former Vice-President. He also said he disagred with both men in the positions they are taking, President Obama and Dick Cheney. He said the Bush administration did everything it could to kep the nation safe within the rule of law. CNN's John King interviewed Mr. Ridge.

There are reports circulating that President Obama may announce his choice to replace Supreme Court Justice David Souter early next week. Those cloe to the President reportedly, think that his choice will be a pragmatic individual as related to the law and will be a strong force to deliberate against the arguments of Justice Anthony Scalia. Presdient Obama choice will not sway the court to the left as the balance will remain the same, unless the individual moves away from what has been their legal standing on particulur issues, as some Justices have in the past, making those presidents who selected them very disappointed.

The Judge hearing Drew Peterson's attorney's request to reduce the twenty-billion dollar bond, denied the request.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has decided to discontinue her asertion that the CIA misled her regarding waterboardin torture techniques. She reportedly is headed to China to discuss human rights issues.

President Obama gave the commencement address at the U. S. Naval Academy, telling the graduating students that he would only send them into harm's way, if it was absolutely neccessary. Senator John McCain's son, John IV, was in the class and was the fourth McCain male to graduate from the academy. President Obama and John IV, shared a hug when he received his diploma, his father, saluting and proud mother were in the audience.

California will deliver it decision on the banon same sex marriage, reportedly on Tuesday of next week.

The District of Columbia legislature will introduce a bill that will reportedly declare that marriage is between a man and a woman only. This is to counter the council's bill which is being put forth to recognize any same sex marriage performed in any state.

Two-Hundred and forty thousand American flags will be placed on graves in Arlington National Cemetery, in observance of Memorial Day. This has been done since 1948, to honor those buried there.

A 66 year old woman, suffering from 4th stage pancreatic cancer became the first person to die under Washington States's new assisted suicide law.

AIG Chairman and CEO, Edward M. Liddy will reportedly step down as soon as a replacement is found.

A major 5.7 earthquake occurred in Mexico City today, no casualties were reported, no buildings collapsed, but thousands of people rushed into the streets in panic.

Megan McCain, daughter of Senator John McCain, call herself, a 24 year old, "pro-sex" woman. She feels the Republican party is an awesome party to belong to.

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