Bush signs bill on terror prosecution
Some of the most notorious names in the war on terror are headed toward prosecution after
President Bush signed a law Tuesday authorizing military trials of terrorism suspects.
The legislation also eliminates some of the rights defendants are usually guaranteed under U.S. law, and it authorizes continued harsh interrogations of terror suspects.
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"With the bill I'm about to sign, the men our intelligence officials believe orchestrated the murder of nearly 3,000 innocent people will face justice," Bush said in a White House ceremony.
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"It is a rare occasion when a president can sign a bill he knows will save American lives," Bush said. "I have that privilege this morning."

Bush declares National 'Character Counts' Week
[...] Countless individuals throughout our country demonstrate character by volunteering their time and energy to help neighbors in need. The men and women of our Armed Forces set an example of character by bravely putting the security of our Nation before their own lives. We also see character in the family members, teachers, coaches, and other dedicated individuals whose hearts are invested in the future of our children. [...]
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15 through October 21, 2006, as National Character Counts Week. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, parents, students, and all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

DHS-Chef: Die nächste große Bedrohung der USA kommt aus dem Internet
Michael Chertoff, Chef des US-Department of Homeland Security, warnte auf einem Treffen der International Association of the Chiefs of Police vor einer neuen, mit dem Internet verbundenen Bedrohung. Unzufriedene Menschen, die in den USA leben, könnten laut dem Minister nicht nur radikale Ideologien entwickeln, sondern auch lernen, wie sie Gewalt anwenden können. Das würde nach dem Terrorismus aus dem Ausland die nächste große Sicherheitsbedrohung der USA darstellen können. Chertoff verwies dabei auf die Anschläge vom 7. Juli 2005 in London, die ein Beispiel für eine Bedrohung aus dem Inland ("homegrown terrorism") gewesen seien....