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**FILE** Richard Cordray stands left as President Obama announces in the State Dining Room of the White House on Jan. 24, 2013, that he will re-nominate Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a role that he has held for the last year under a recess appointment, and nominate Mary Joe White to lead the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). (Associated Press

Obama recess appointments unconstitutional

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Illustration Fiscal Cliff by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times

LAMBRO: Making budget risk personal

By Donald Lambro - The Washington Times

**FILE** President Obama (Associated Press)

Obama to begin immigration push Tuesday

By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

**FILE** Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. walks out of the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 4, 2013, following the counting of Electoral College votes. (Associated Press)

TYRRELL: A penalty for Harry

By R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr. - The Washington Times

"We're sending a message to the Democrat-controlled Senate: It's time to do your job," House Speaker John A. Boehner said Wednesday. (Associated Press)

Republican strategy switch clears the way for debt hike

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (left) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have been negotiating changes to the Senate’s filibuster rules, but Mr. Reid has vowed to force them through if no agreement is reached. (Associated Press)

From Day One, Senate’s time stands still

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas Democrat (Associated Press)

Who are the best and worst bosses on Capitol Hill?

By Luke Rosiak - The Washington Times

** FILE ** House Speaker John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican, walks to his ceremonial office off the House floor to greet new members of Congress at the Capitol in Washington on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (Associated Press)

Tying members’ pay to debt limit legal, GOP says

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Illustration by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

MILLOY: China’s bad air puts the lie to EPA scare tactics

By Steve Milloy

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will testify before Congress about the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, before she steps down. (Associated Press)

Investigators find State Department drew down Libya security as threats rose

By John Solomon - Washington Guardian

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Union thuggery taints Sandy restoration

The Washington Times

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former president Bill Clinton look on during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

PRUDEN: Some good advice from ol’ Bubba

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

Paula Coughlin, the Tailhook whistle-blower in 1991 after she was sexually assaulted, hopes the House hearing will bring attention and action regarding assaults in the military.

Air Force sex-scandal hearing set

By Kristina Wong - The Washington Times

Illustration Brave Soldier by John Camejo for The Washington Times

EDITORIAL: Debt diversion over troop pay

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

President Obama's armored limousine is polished up with a new license plate after his arrival at the U.S. Capitol for his inauguration on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (Associated Press)

Small change in license plate on limo speaks volumes to D.C.

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Members of a Yakima, Wash., weapons seller carry firearms to a Second Amendment rally near the state Capitol in Olympia, Wash., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. (Seattle Times via Associated Press)

Senators say Obama’s proposal for gun control has little support

By David Eldridge - The Washington Times

President Obama (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Second time no charm for presidents, history shows

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

A detainee is escorted from a class in “life skills” inside Camp 6, a medium-security facility at Guantanamo Bay that allows interaction and recreation. The U.S. guards are trained in cultural sensitivity to help ensure safe and normal operations. (Associated Press)

Four years after Obama’s signature promise, Gitmo is still open

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

President Obama signed executive orders in the presence of children who wrote to him about gun violence. Among them were (from left) Hinna Zeejah, 8, and Nadia Zeejah, Hinna's mother; Taejah Goode, 10, and Kimberly Graves, Taejah's mother; Julia Stokes, 11, and Theophil Stokes, Julia's father; and Grant Fritz, 8, and Elisabeth Carlin, Grant's mother. (Associated Press)

Obama takes gun control case to the public

By David Eldridge - The Washington Times

Illustration: Budget pie by Barbara Cummings.

DEAN: Budget ball

By Warren L. Dean Jr.