While Congress takes its monthlong break, President Bush is being urged to use his recess appointment powers to name new federal judges. "Bush should make recess appointments," says a key GOP senator. more >>

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has a little trick up his sleeve that could spell an end to President Bush's devilish recess appointments of controversial figures like former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton. We hear that over the long August vacation, when those types of summer hires are made, Reid will call the Senate into session just long enough to force the prez to send his nominees who need confirmation to the chamber. more >>