5:15 a.m. E.T.

New York Times: “Obama’s Pick for Defense Is an Ally, and a Lightning Rod”

Washington Post: “Obama to Nominate Chuck Hagel for Defense Secretary”

Wall Street Journal: “In GOP, All Eyes on Jeb Bush”

Associated Press: “White House, GOP Draw Red Lines in Debt Debate”

Los Angeles Times: “Critics Slam Hagel’s Likely Nomination as Defense Secretary”

Politico: “Bill Kristol’s Big Plans”

The Hill: “Democrats Look for Up to $1 Trillion in New Tax Revenues This Year”