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The Day the President Dropped by Baghdad

President Bush's surprise visit with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad turned to a specific discussion about the situation in Iraq. The president says he emerged with some new information, and some fresh concerns.

The Day the President Dropped by Baghdad

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Bush Sees Progress in Quick Visit to Iraq

President Bush makes a surprise visit to Baghdad to visit Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The president told the new leader and his Cabinet that the future of Iraq is in its citizens' hands, and that it's in the interest of the United States that the mission in Iraq succeeds.

Bush Sees Progress in Quick Visit to Iraq

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White House Glad to See U.S. Score Media Victory

White House Press Secretary Tony Snow says that U.S. officials believe they have been winning the military war in Iraq, but losing the media war. But Snow thinks that the U.S. has scored on both fronts with the attack that killed Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.

White House Glad to See U.S. Score Media Victory

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White House Reacts to News of Zarqawi's Death

The death of Jordanian-born al-Qaida leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in an air raid in Iraq was a rare moment of good news from Iraq for the Bush administration. Madeleine Brand speaks with NPR White House correspondent David Greene about the White House response to the news, which was confirmed early Thursday.

White House Reacts to News of Zarqawi's Death

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Bush Closely Followed Zarqawi Chase

According to the White House, President Bush closely followed the hunt for Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. The president was initially told Wednesday afternoon that U.S. forces may have killed the terrorist. Officials confirmed Zarqawi's death for the president Wednesday evening.

Bush Closely Followed Zarqawi Chase

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The Immigration Debate

President Pushes Immigration Bill with Border Visit

President Bush voices support for tightened border security on visits to New Mexico and Texas. But Republicans are resisting the president's call for an immigration bill that would give illegal immigrants a path to citizenship.

President Pushes Immigration Bill with Border Visit

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Bush Restates Position on Gay Marriage

President Bush calls for an amendment banning gay marriage, saying marriage, as traditionally defined, "is the most fundamental institution of civilization." The president says he favors a constitutional amendment under Senate debate that would ban gay and lesbian couples from being married.

Bush Restates Position on Gay Marriage

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Hastert Moves Into History Books as House Speaker

He has been the Speaker of the House for more sessions of Congress than any previous Republican, but Rep. Dennis Hastert is far from a household name. One reason is that Rep. Tom DeLay called a lot of the shots. But another is that Hastert has been loath to cross swords with anyone -- until now.

Hastert Moves Into History Books as House Speaker

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Bush, Blair Cite Progress, Missteps in Iraq

President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair say they will stay the course in Iraq, but expect Iraq's leaders to assume a larger security role. Prodded on regrets, the president cited "tough talk" in challenging insurgents. Blair said he had underestimated the bloodshed in Iraq.

Bush, Blair Cite Progress, Missteps in Iraq

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The Immigration Debate

President Visits Arizona to Promote Border Plans

President Bush visited Yuma, Ariz., on Thursday to promote his border and immigration initiatives. Yuma is a frontline in the battle over immigration. The president said it was good to see a part of the border that used to be "overrun," but has "settled down."

President Visits Arizona to Promote Border Plans

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Bush Visits Arizona-Mexico Border to Tout Changes

President Bush is on the border Arizona shares with Mexico today, visiting the Border Patrol he wants to bolster with National Guard troops. The president's spokesman said the White House would accept the 370-mile fence approved by the Senate, even though it has previously opposed building walls to block immigration.

Bush Visits Arizona-Mexico Border to Tout Changes

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Warrantless Wiretaps: A Guide to the Debate

Bush, Snow Seek to Reassure on Phone Data

President Bush reiterates that his administration did not eavesdrop on the conversations of "ordinary Americans" as questions arise over another program to compile telephone records. Bush and new press secretary Tony Snow were questioned repeatedly about a program to cull millions of phone records.

Bush, Snow Seek to Reassure on Phone Data

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President to Address Nation About Border Plan

President Bush is set to propose a plan to use thousands of National Guard troops to bolster security along the U.S.-Mexico border. The president is expected to announce the widely reported plan during a national TV address from the Oval Office tonight.

President to Address Nation About Border Plan

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Tony Snow to Replace McClellan in Press Job

President Bush announces that Tony Snow will be his new White House press secretary. Snow, a Fox Radio and TV News host, takes over from Scott McClellan as part of a shake-up of senior staff at the White House.

Tony Snow to Replace McClellan in Press Job

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