Michael Ledeen speculates about the story of the high ranking Iranian official who may have defected (or been kidnapped).

Jeff Jacoby, writing in the Boston Globe, says that illegal immigrants are here to stay.

An Islamic leader urges Jews to be wary of Christian evangelicals. Meanwhile, a Muslim advocacy group here in the U.S. is under increasing scrutiny, according to this front-page article in the New York Times. Also in the Times, Islamic militants are turning their wrath against Pakistan.

Former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson says we should get rid of the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding gays in the military.

Harold Meyerson takes the anti-war movement to task for their attacks on House Democrats like Nancy Pelosi. Meyerson believes the anti-war types are making the perfect the enemy of the good. A Republican Congressman, meanwhile, takes the Democrats to task for what they are trying to do.

Tony Blankley says it's closing time in the West.