
Citing intelligence, defense and diplomatic officials, The Washington Post said the Pentagon and the CIA had asked the White House to decide on a "more permanent approach" for those it would not set free or turn over to courts at home or abroad.
"Since global war on terror is a long-term effort, it makes sense for us to be looking at solutions for long-term problems," said Bryan Whitman, a Pentagon spokesman. - US to Mull Lifetime Terror-Suspect Detentions