The Hill’s report that Alberto Gonzales will not be the next Supreme Court nominee has many conservatives breathing easier.

Tom Goldstein at The Supreme Court Nomination Blog stands by his prediction that the pick will be Priscilla Owens.

Matthew Franck at Bench Memos notes a Fox News report that Sen. Robert Byrd is getting pre-approval prerogative. Say it ain’t so.

Rumor mill at Red State says it’s Joy [Edith Brown] Clement.

Red State’s Erick also posts at Confirm Them that Fred Barnes puts his money on Clement and that Arlen Specter was seen late tonight at the White House.

David Wissing’s keeping tabs on other blogger predictions at The Hedgehog Report. (Hat tip: Gerry Daly, who also predicts Clement.)

New York Times story on fast-moving events is here. WaPo on Bush’s plans for interviews with candidates is here.

Knight Ridder’s coverage: Advisers want Bush to consider conservative men for court

David Limbaugh takes down Joe Biden.

The Wall Street Journal’s advice: No more Souters