Politics

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House Speaker John A. Boehner says the Republicans’ “Plan B” would protect American taxpayers making less than $1 million and would have all of their current tax rates extended. Democrats have said the proposal is a non-starter. (Associated Press)

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President Obama has given ground on the issue of entitlement cuts in talks to avert the “fiscal cliff,” which arrives in two weeks. (Associated Press)

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Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, should his left knee not heal in the next several weeks, might be better served by not suiting up this season. (Associated Press)

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D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, a Democrat, showed resistance to a proposal to cap money-order contributions to campaigns at $25, saying the cap seemed too low and that money orders do leave some record of the purchase. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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D.C. Council member Tommy Wells, Ward 6 Democrat, speaks Tuesday during the final legislative meeting of the year, a marathon session that still ended without sweeping campaign finance reforms. “I don’t believe the council recognizes there’s a crisis in ethics,” Mr. Wells said. “But I think the voters do.” (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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“If GOP House members cave on raising taxes, conservative grass-roots activists won’t forget about it during the next elections,” says Ned Ryun, president of American Majority Action. (American Majority Action)

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Reuben Droughns took over in the Broncos' backfield after Clinton Portis was traded and gained 1,240 yards during the 2004 season. Droughns was a third-round pick by the Lions in 2000. (Associated Press)

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“What did the Americans hope for? Did they hope we would just swallow it? It causes indignation.” - Yuri Ushakov, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy adviser. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

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Egyptians opposing President Mohammed Morsi carry flags in Tahrir Square, Cairo, on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

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Egyptians opposing President Mohammed Morsi chant in Tahrir Square, Cairo, on Tuesday. Early results from the first round of voting on a draft constitution showed 56 percent in favor. The opposition fears that a large Islamist constituency in rural and upper Egypt will back it in the second round. (Associated Press)