CIA leak probe has Washington waiting

Here's a little something to keep you waiting impatiently with your milk and cookies. From CNN.Com:

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The federal grand jury investigating the leak of a CIA operative's identity adjourned Wednesday afternoon and Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald made no public announcement of any action.

But Fitzgerald met with U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Hogan, the chief judge of the District of Columbia, for about 45 minutes after the grand jury met, a court official told CNN.

"I can confirm a meeting took place in the chief judge's chambers after the grand jury met today," court spokesman Sheldon Snook said. He declined to say what they talked about.

Many legal experts and lawyers not involved in the case had expected the grand jury to vote on an indictment Wednesday and that the outcome would be announced publicly.

The grand jury's term is set to expire Friday unless Fitzgerald requests an extension.

Asked about anxiety levels at the White House, press secretary Scott McClellan said Wednesday, "There's a lot of speculation going around, and I think there are a lot facts that simply are not known at this point. It remains an ongoing investigation, and we'll let the special prosecutor continue to do his work."

He added, "This White House is focused on the priorities of the American people."

Put your milk and cookies out. Tonight is Fitzmas Eve! We'll soon see tomorrow what indictments Fitzgerald will hand out....If any.

Merry Fitzmas!