Bipartisan group of senators close to agreement to expand background checks for gun purchases - @BloombergNews

Senate Democrats schedule hearing for DC Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Patricia Millett - @TPM

US Senate votes to confirm 2 judicial nominees - @thehill

Sen. Tom Carper gives Employment Non-Discrimination Act majority support in the Senate - @HuffPostPol

US House approves language that exempts military personnel from Washington, DC, gun laws; attached to defense act amendment package - @thehill

Republican US Rep. Mike Rogers announces he won't run for Sen. Carl Levin's seat - @freep

Santa Monica shooter's rifle appears to be pieced together, possible to circumvent California gun restrictions, law enforcement said - @LATimes

Sen. John McCain, on Senate floor, urges no-fly zone over Syria, US military aid - @cspan live video

US Senate confirms 2 of Obama's judicial nominees - @thehill

White House: Obama to meet with Democratic senators on immigration - @politico44

Sen. Reid on guns bill: 'If somebody has an idea that doesn't weaken the bill, I'll be happy to talk to them. At this point, I've got nothing' - @mpoindc

Bipartisan group of senators close to agreement to expand background checks for gun purchases - @BloombergNews

Breaking News

Republican US Rep. Mike Rogers announces he won't run for Sen. Carl Levin's seat - @freep

Sen. John McCain, on Senate floor, urges no-fly zone over Syria, US military aid - @cspan live video

Sen. Reid on guns bill: 'If somebody has an idea that doesn't weaken the bill, I'll be happy to talk to them. At this point, I've got nothing' - @mpoindc