AP - Barack Obama told House Democrats on Tuesday that as president he would order his attorney general to scour White House executive orders and expunge any that "trample on liberty," several lawmakers said.

AP - McCain tries balancing act: brags of independence and seeks to reassure conservatives... Obama tells House Democrats he'll order review of White House executive orders ... Doctors say biopsy of skin from McCain's right cheek shows no evidence of cancer

AP - Across Capitol Hill, Democratic-led committees are considering punishments for past and present Bush administration officials for a range of alleged misdeeds, from discriminating against liberals at the Justice Department to blowing off subpoenas and lying to Congress.

Politico - Barack Obama returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to speak with House Democrats, and Republicans will try to spoil the party by linking the Democrats’ presidential nominee to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and their reluctance to allow votes on offshore oil drilling.

AP - Economic and international issues draw Obama's attention amid a day of private meetings ... Va. Gov. Tim Kaine won't discuss whether Obama is considering him for running mate ... McCain steps back from 'no new tax' pledge, gets rebuked by conservative anti-tax group ... Obama, DNC look to mobilize Latino voters with $20 million effort, focus on swing states ... Obama tries to win over Clinton supporters, increase lead among women

AP - Sen. Jack Reed says America can't afford the Republican strategy of continuing to write blank checks for the Iraq war.

AP - Sen. Jack Reed says America can't afford the Republican strategy of continuing to write blank checks for the Iraq war.

AP - Wisconsin Democrats on Friday ousted a delegate to their national convention for saying she would vote for Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain in November.

AP - The man giving John Kerry his first Democratic primary fight since his election to the Senate more than 20 years ago proposed a series of debates Friday.