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SCOTUS Hearings Start Monday
The Senate Judiciary Panel will open hearings Monday on her nomination. But: Senate Republicans have not said whether they will try to delay a final vote on the nominee. Permalink
First Face-to-Face With Putin
Obama leaves Tuesday breakfast saying he doesn't "anticipate a meeting of the minds anytime soon" on certain issues.Plus: Putin says meeting was "substantive, informative and collaborative." POOL REPORTS: Here and here. VIDEO: Watch it here. PHOTO GALLERY: Obama in Russia. Permalink
Obama: Russia, U.S. Not "Destined to be Antagonists"
Assures grads at Russia's New Economic School "the pursuit of power is no longer a zero-sum game," urges them to turn from the past. SPEECH: Full text here. VIDEO: Watch it here. PHOTO GALLERY: Obama in Russia. Permalink
Getting to Know Gorbachev
Obama and former Soviet leader have long philosophical discussion Tuesday during Gostinny Dvor sit down. POOL REPORT: Read it here. MORE DETAILS: Read them here. PHOTO GALLERY: Obama in Russia. Permalink
Sanford Survives
South Carolina GOP votes late Monday to censure Sanford rather than call for his resignation. Permalink
Looking to the G-8
Director of the World Trade Organization says the world "is waiting for the U.S." to detail its position on trade in this week's summit. Permalink
Homeland Security on the Agenda
Senate Dems hope to restore the money cut by the House in their version of the $42.6 billion bill, being taken up Tuesday. Permalink
On Tap for Obama
Obama to attend an opening session of the G-8 and later a summit on global issues. Topics include the global economy, climate change and world hunger. But: Worldwide turmoil in China and Iran threatens to overshadow the summit. Permalink
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