Daily Roundup

On the Trail:

* McCain, Obama Reject Townhall Invite - MSNBC

* No Summer Break for McCain, Obama - Yahoo

* Obama's VP Choice Now the Focus - Reuters

* Clinton's Departure Ends Press Obsession - The Washington Times

News:

* Iran, Iraq Talk About U.S. - CNN

* Iran's Supreme Leader Predicts Terrorists Will Acquire Nukes - Cybercast News

* Bush Talks of Troubled Economy - The Washington Times

* Bush Orders Contractors to Check Workers' Legal Status - USA Today

* New Bill Seeks to Extend Protection for Ex-VPs - Fox News

* First Lady Focuses on Afghan Progress - The Washington Times

Opinion:

* Spencer: Bad Science - National Review Online

* Huessy: A Free Ride for Tehran's Missiles? - The Washington Times