After a long weekend, it’s time for some catching up.

President Obama meets with Kremlin leadership today in Moscow to discuss nuclear arms control. Can he break through the news cycle?

Vice President Biden reaffirms Israel’s sovereignty, says they have the right to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.

As you know by now, Sarah Palin announced she intends to resign as Governor as Alaska, with more than a year left of her first term. But why?

Palin cited a “higher calling.”

Max Blumenthal, a familiar Palin antagonist, thinks a federal investigation might have influenced her decision. But the FBI says she’s in the clear.

Nate Silver looks at all the potential reasons given.

Glenn Thrush has some tough questions for Palin.

Bill Kristol, regular Palin defender, still thinks she can run in 2012 and puts her experience on par with Obama’s.

Huck and Rove, not so confident.

Republicans not properly utilizing social networking tools.

Frosty Tea Party reception for Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in Austin.

Elsewhere, Gov. Jon Corzine (D-NJ) has cut Republican challenger Chris Christie’s lead to six points.

Might Christie’s combative testimony before a House subcommittee on his use of DPA’s have hurt him? Democrats still want more answers.

Much more on Christie’s handing huge no-bid contracts to his friends and allies, here and here.

Obama will help the Beard’s reelection effort.

Katharine Weymouth tells readers she’s sorry.

And the tragic death of former Titans QB Steve McNair has been ruled a homicide.