Yelling, 'Stop!'

Keep sending in those suggestions for a permanent name -- I'll make the change next week. Also, I want to thank everyone who read the blog this week, who sent in tips and who talked to me for stories. Keep them coming, and keep reading.

Palin plans more policy speeches. But will there be zingers? (Spoiler alert: Yes.)

Andy McCarthy opens up about the "Blind Sheikh" trial.

Lamar Alexander floats the filibuster.

Andrew Napolitano talks.

Indiana Right-to-Life will stop endorsing Democrats.

Ramesh Ponnuru calls it a good day for conservatives.

Reid Wilson sees some good recess news for Republicans.

The big stories of the day -- unfair to those of us in New Orleans, if you ask me -- were the retirement decisions of Justice John Paul Stevens and Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) Take it, Neil.