7:15 a.m. E.T.

New York Times: “Openly Gay, and Openly Welcomed in Congress”

Washington Post: “Court Rejects Obama’s Recess Appointments”

Wall Street Journal: “Move to Split Electoral Votes Proves Divisive”

Associated Press: “West Continues to Drift Into Democrats’ Column”

Los Angeles Times: “Longtime Aide Named Obama’s Chief of Staff”

Politico: “Obama’s Recess Appointments Bet Sours”

The Hill: “Immigration Reform Could Adds Millions Under Obama Health Law”