Texas Gov. Rick Perry warms to the idea of a White House run; Hillary?s surprise trip to Pakistan turns awkward; and more from The Slatest.

The Slatest: May 27, 2011 Rick Perry Warms to Idea of 2012 Run Texas governor reverses course, says he's now considering running for the White House. READ FULL STORY Hillary's trip to Pakistan: "It did not appear to go well" Her meetings with top officials there are marked with tension and awkwardness. READ FULL STORY Obama Signs Patriot Act Extension But not before 2 Democratic senators hint that the Justice Department is abusing the law. READ FULL STORY Republicans Block Obama Recess Appointments The move ends Dem hopes of avoiding a confirmation vote on Elizabeth Warren. READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: The Real Reason the GOP Blocked Goodwin Liu's Nomination: He's Too Young How Do You Make Someone Mentally Fit To Stand Trial? Help! My Cousin Is Experimenting With Autoerotic Asphyxiation. Rep. Joe Walsh Is the Most-Interviewed Freshman in the House. Is He Really That Interesting? Having a Real Hangover Is More Fun Than Watching The Hangover 2 Why Are Certain Scientific "Discoveries" Made Over and Over Again? More from The Slatest: Texas Gov. Rick Perry Warms to Idea of 2012 Run Dem Senators Hint That Justice Department Is Abusing the Patriot Act Hillary's Trip to Pakistan: "It Did Not Appear To Go Well" Pakistan OKs CIA Visit to Bin Laden Compound Palin Announces Multi-State Bus Tour John Edwards Said to Be Ready to Try His Luck In Court Supreme Court Upholds Ariz. Law Penalizing Business For Hiring Illegal Immigrants Katie Couric Reportedly Nears Deal with ABC DSK Moves Into Luxury $14-Million NYC Townhouse Jared Lee Loughner Found Unfit to Stand Trial

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