WASHINGTON – The Republican congressman who helped regulate the drug industry now works for it. A maverick Democratic senator who derided special interests has signed on with a law firm representing many of them. A former House Republican is president of one of the nation’s largest lobbying operations. Recently retired …

WASHINGTON – President Bush (search) kicked off the first full day of his second term Friday by bowing his head in prayer. The Reverend Billy Graham prayed that God would give the president and Vice President Cheney “a clear mind, a warm heart” and “calmness in the midst of turmoil” …

NAIROBI, Kenya – Somalia (search) appealed Monday for international aid to victims of the deadly tsunami (search) that slammed its shores, with an official saying at least 50,000 people urgently need food, water, shelter and medical help after losing their homes and livelihoods. Somali presidential spokesman Yusuf Mohamed Ismail said …

WASHINGTON – A man who threatened to blow up his van in front of the White House (search) two days before President Bush’s inauguration drew a 34-month prison term Wednesday from a judge who ordered him to stay away from the nation’s capital, even after he’s released. Lowell Timmers (search), …

DUNBLANE, Scotland – Actor Ewan McGregor (search) called for international action to help children afflicted by poverty, saying G-8 leaders meeting this week have the power to make a difference. “These eight leaders are going to have at their fingertips the power to make extraordinary changes in the world, truly …

Go “On the Record” weeknights at 10 p.m. ET An Aruban judge orders the release of brothers Deepak and Satish Kalpoe (search) but says there is still sufficient evidence to detain 17-year-old Joran van der Sloot. Is the investigation into the disappearance of Natalee Holloway (search) grinding to a halt? …

NEW YORK – Pauly Shore (search) is sitting in the back of a horse-drawn carriage trotting through sun-drenched Central Park. Some tourists from Florida in a nearby buggy spot the star of the goofball ’90s movies “Encino Man (search),” “Bio-Dome (search)” and “Jury Duty” — keystones to his multiple Razzie …

WASHINGTON – Shana’s usual grocery bill for the week is $30. The grocery bill for eating like a detainee: $58 a week. Sharon has spent even more. $140 so far for the two-week diet, and some items still need to be purchased. The difference in the price of the average …

RAMALLAH, West Bank – Visiting Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (search) praised Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday for steps he has taken to clamp down on militant groups, but cautioned that more Palestinian efforts are needed. “I want to take this opportunity to commend President Abbas and his leadership …

This is a partial transcript from “Hannity & Colmes,” July 12, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. Watch “Hannity & Colmes” weeknights at 9 p.m. ET! ALAN COLMES, CO-HOST: First, our top story tonight is the political firestorm that’s surrounding Deputy White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove (search). …