7:45 a.m. E.T.

New York Times: “How Party of Budget Restraint Shifted to ‘No New Taxes,’ Ever”

Washington Post: “Congress Waits to See if McConnell Will Join ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Debate”

Politico: “Why Obama Isn’t Caving”

The Hill: “Conservatives Urge GOP Leaders to Be Bold, Prepare to Go Over Cliff”