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Vice President Stumps For Republicans In Mississippi
Vice President Dick Cheney went on the campaign trail on Monday to stump for Republicans in the runoff election for Mississippi's 1st congressional district.

President Bush Vows To Help Lebanese Army Regain Control Of Beirut
President George Bush has pledged to help the Lebanese army fight Hezbollah-led opposition forces. Fighting in Lebanon began last week after opposition forces led by the Shiite militia Hezbollah occupied West Beirut.

Rice Praises Arab League Statement; Repeats Call For End To Violence In Lebanon
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice repeated calls for Hezbollah to recognize the U.S.-supported Lebanese government on Monday, less than a week after opposition forces led by the Shiite extremist group occupied West Beirut.

President Bush Begins 5-Day Middle East Trip
President George Bush began a 5-day trip to the Middle East together on Tuesday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Israel. The visit comes amid fighting in Beirut between supporters of U.S.-backed Lebanese government and opposition forces led by Hezbollah.

Lawmakers Mull Banning Sex Offenders From Becoming Ice Cream Vendors
Several states are now working on bans against allowing sex offenders. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in California, as one example, is planning to draft an ordinance that would prohibit convicted sex predators from driving ice cream trucks after one was found last summer in Perris.

Fossella Court Appearance Postponed
A court appearance by Rep. Vito Fossella (R-NY) for charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol was postponed on Monday.

Sen. Emanuel Rebukes Ted Kennedy For "Gratuitous Attack" Against Clinton
After calling Sen. Barack Obama the presumptive Democratic nominee, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel defended Sen. Hillary Clinton over the weekend against what he said were negative attacks by Sen. Ted Kennedy.

Washington To Examine North Korean Documents On Yongbyon Nuclear Reactor
The top U.S. expert on Korea will be returning to Washington from North Korea this week with documents about the socialist nation's Yongbyon nuclear reactor.

Ohio Democrats Boot Out Attorney General Mark Dann
Democratic state officials in Ohio voted to revoke their 2006 endorsement of state Attorney General Mark Dann over the weekend.

U.S. President Bush Plays "Father Of The Bride"
President George W. Bush will momentarily set national concerns and international issues aside on Saturday evening to walk one of his 26-year-old twin daughters, Jenna, down the aisle.