The Page by Mark Halperin - TIME.com

Wrapping Up the G-8

krooney — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:27:54 +0000

Obama attends a working breakfast with key leaders Friday during his last day in Italy. Topics include global food security and support for poor nations' agriculture efforts. He'll hold a press conference at 8 am ET.

A Papal Visit

krooney — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:00:40 +0000

Obama travels to Rome Friday to attend bilateral meeting with Pope Benedeict XVI and discuss global economic justice. White House expecting "frank" but constructive talks.

South African Meeting

krooney — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:00:09 +0000

After Africa takes center stage at the G-8 forum, Obama holds a bilateral meeting with South African President Zuma in Italy Friday. Comes ahead of Obama's stop in Ghana later Friday, where excitement is building.

GM to Finish Assets Sale

vzaragovia — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:05:35 +0000

General Motors expects to sell its best assets to a majority U.S. government-owned company Friday. CEO Henderson will announce 4,000 white collar job cuts at a 9 a.m. Detroit news conference.

Hispanics Back Sotomayor

jenniferepstein — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:00:44 +0000

Latino activists lobby for her confirmation, and Spanish-language networks plan heavy coverage of Monday's hearings. Plus: GOP witness list includes firefighter who filed controversial New Haven lawsuit. Democrats are scheduled to call Mayor Bloomberg, former FBI chief Freeh and major-league pitcher Cone.

Burris Stands Down

mevanh — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:32:31 +0000

Obama successor won't seek re-election in 2010.

At Odds Over Health Care

glentime — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:00:18 +0000

House and Senate Democrats disagree over how to pay for the nation's health care. And: California Rep. Stark, who chairs a subcommittee, said Thursday night that official rollout of the bill won't occur this week.

The Handshake

jenniferepstein — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Obama, Libya's Gaddafi shake hands Thursday before G-8 leaders' group photo. POOL REPORTS: Read them here. PHOTOS: Obama in Italy.

"A Pattern of Generosity"

jenniferepstein — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:00:41 +0000

Nevada Senator's parents gave almost $100,000 to his ex-mistress, family in 2008. Read the lawyer's statement here.

Protests Erupt Again in Tehran

adamsorensen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:20:16 +0000

Security forces try to disperse renewed demonstrations over last month's election Thursday in Iran's capital.