Bill O'Reilly, on last night's Factor, issued legendary White House reporter Helen Thomas something that he called a "reality check." The subject was this recent interview for Mediaite, in which Helen responds to criticism of her questioning of counterterrorism adviser John Brennan. The result was somewhat predictable, with O'Reilly bending reality while claiming to deliver it in check form, and curiously referring to Brennan as the "terrorism guy." (more...)

VIDEO Mediaite has obtained a transcript from former Sec. of State Colin Powell's interview on CNN's Larry King Live tonight, in which Powell comments on the Professor Gates story, as well as Sarah Palin and more. He seems to take Sergeant Crowley's side in the Gates situation. (more...)