Good news: On Monday afternoon, the Roll Call notes that a deal on judges is called "close."

A bipartisan coalition of Senators believe it is close to a deal that would avert the looming showdown between Republicans and Democrats over judicial filibusters.

(5-9-05, Roll Call.)

(In contract and no doubt not as up-to-date, The Washington Post's headline today says "Clash Over Judicial Filibusters Nears Boiling Point. 5-9-05, The Washington Post.)