Week in the News

The week began with Russian tanks pushing into Georgia, and a U.S. administration unsure how to respond. Rice arrives in Tblisi as Europe steps up the diplomacy, but where this goes is anyone's guess.

At home, McCain talks tough while Obama vacations, and convention speakers line up as more Veep rumors swirl.

Inflation is rising. Pakistan's Musharraf is reported ready to resign. But in Beijing, the time is golden — especially if your name is Michael Phelps.

This hour, our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines. You can join the conversation. What’s your top story this week? Tell us what you think.

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Guests:

Joining us from Washington, DC, is Tony Blankley, columnist for The Washington Times.

With us from New York is Chrystia Freeland, U.S. managing editor of The Financial Times.

And with us from Hanover, New Hampshire, is Jack Beatty, On Point news analyst and senior editor at The Atlantic Monthly.