REPORT FROM THE SUMMIT - AT 7:15 P.M. ET:  Our sources tell us that the summit conference between Professor Gates, Sergeant Crowley, and President Obama is still underway at the White House.  Vice President Biden joined the conference, apparently so the president could have a person to blame if something inappropriate is said.

We still have no word on any decisisions about the fate of Massachusetts - whether it will be given to the Russians, or what.  We also don't know whether Gates will be named White House race czar, adding to the thousands of other czars the administration apparently dreams of. 

UPDATE:  We now hear that Sgt. Crowley has threatened to place Vice President Biden under arrest for general obnoxiousness, a midemeanor.  The president told Biden that this is a teachable moment.

July 30, 2009