Deadline Looms

Special counsel Patrick Fitzgerald has scheduled a 2:00 pm EDT news conference in Washington. Mr Fitzgerald has been investigating the White House leak of a CIA agent's identity for two years. The grand jury's term expires today.



Meanwhile, CNN reports that political sources tell them that Vice Presidential Chief of Staff Lewis "Scooter" Libby (above) has been told he could face indictment in the case. (CNN)

UPDATE: The special counsel's office says the paperwork in the case will be available at noon. You can check the link to the special counsel's office below or in the right hand column.