5:40 a.m. E.T.

New York Times: “Obama Willing to Use Executive Orders on Guns”

Washington Post: “Poll: Most Americans Support New Gun-Control Measures After Newtown Massacre”

Wall Street Journal: “Obama Escalates Debt Fight”

Associated Press: “Cost-Cut Talk Is Long on Emotion, Short on Details”

Los Angeles Times: “Obama Appears to Gain Ground in Spending Battle”

Politico: “Five Ways the Debt Crisis Could Play Out”

The Hill: “‘Pretty Friendly Guy’ Obama Says He’s Wooed GOP Lawmakers”