by Patrick Read

It's a late start for me; the traffic is all jammed up in DC with street-closings. Security is tight. I assume it's result of the Occupy Chicago & Anti-NATO protest there...

I will continually update this post, so make sure to hit refresh (for updated info) if you want to follow along with the live blog...

11:30 am)

To catch up on the day so far:

In a stunning turn of events; Judge Walton changed his mind regarding his previous ruling—that evidence/testimony about Andy Pettitte, Mike Stanton & Chuck Knoblauch's use is not admissible. He previously ruled this info would "taint the Jury with guilt by association."

Gov't Prosecutor Butler asked he be allowed to introduce it to "rehabilitate Brian McNamee's credibility."