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Congress pushes a series of legislation through, including the passage of a new energy bill and highway spending bill Friday, as it prepares for the month-long August recess.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses developments in Iraq, negotiations with North Korea and the effect recent attacks in London and Egypt are having on the U.S.

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales discusses John Roberts' Supreme Court nomination process, grand jury proceedings over the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's name, the impact terrorist bombings in London and Egypt are having on the U.S. and drug problems in…