BLITZER: Carol Costello is monitoring some other important stories incoming to THE SITUATION ROOM right now. Carol, what is going on?</s>CAROL COSTELLO, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, Wolf, a big step forward in a huge deal to tell you about in the world of satellite radio. The Justice Department has now approved the proposed merger between rivals XM and Sirius Satellite Radio, said Sirius' $5 billion buyout of XM would not substantially lessen competition or hurt Consumers. Consumer groups have strongly opposed the merger, saying it could lead to higher costs for listeners. Detroit's mayor vows to clear his name. Kwame Kilpatrick faces charges he tried to obstruct justice and lied in court about his relationship with his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty. She's charged with perjury and obstruction -- obstruction of justice as well. Both denied any relationship in a lawsuit by two police officers who said they were fired for investigating claims the mayor tried to cover up the affair. President Bush, first lady Laura Bush, and the Easter Bunny were side by side at the White House today for the annual Easter egg roll. Thousands of children rolled Easter eggs across the South Lawn in a tradition that dates back 130 years. They also got to take part in an Easter egg hunt, face-painting, and magic shows, too -- back to you, Wolf.</s>BLITZER: Thanks very much, Carol. See you in a few moments. Many voters right now focusing in on the economy like a laser beam. But could the new death toll in Iraq turn their attention back to the war? We're looking at the possible impact of the number 4,000. Plus, you just heard James Carville here in THE SITUATION ROOM stand by his very strong criticism of Governor Bill Richardson. Will his Judas remark backfire, though, on Hillary Clinton? Stand by for our "Strategy Session." And, later, I will ask an Obama supporter, former Senator Gary Hart, to weigh in on the Judas comment and whether all this bitterness is winding up hurting the Democrats. Stay with us. You're in THE SITUATION ROOM.
Justice Department Approves Merger of XM Radio & Sirius Satellite Radio