5:55 a.m. E.T.

New York Times — “Pushing G.O.P. to Negotiate, Obama Ends Giving In”

Washington Post — “Norquist Still Calling Cadence in GOP Ranks”

Wall Street Journal — “Fiscal Cliff Talks at Stalemate”

Associated Press — “Risk Is At Heart of Debate on Troop Withdrawal”

Politico — “2016 Contenders Courting Mega-Donors”

The Hill — “Obama Seeks to Bolster His Negotiating Chops in Debt Talks”