5:35 a.m. E.T.

New York Times: “Hagel’s Confirmation Proceedings Will Be Short on Old Senate Allies”

Washington Post: “White House Considers Officers in Schools”

Wall Street Journal: “Hagel, Obama Forged Bond Over Iraq”

Associated Press: “Obama, Karzai Meeting to Discuss Ending Afghan War”

Los Angeles Times: “Obama Gun Plan May Feature Background Checks on All Buyers”

Politico: “Tea Party Looks to D.C. Insiders for Help”