The Boston Globe may have a scoop today. They appear to be alone in reporting that the Pentagon will review the policy that bans photography when soldiers' remains are returned to the U.S., and that White House support for the ban may be getting a bit squishy.

Aides to Bush said yesterday that he was shown the images and found them to be an important "reminder of the sacrifice" made by US troops. Nevertheless, White House officials repeated their support for the ban, which they say respects the privacy of the soldiers' families.

But yesterday it appeared they would not rule out dropping or changing it if political pressure mounts. Asked directly whether Bush's message is that the ban will be maintained, White House spokesman Trent Duffy said, "The message is that the sensitivities and the privacy of the families of the fallen must be the first priority."