In Today’s Times
- Sixty-eight senators, under pressure by the families of those killed in gun violence, came together last week to vote in favor of debating new gun measures, but that gesture is not translating into many “yes†votes on legislation to extend background checks for gun buyers, Jennifer Steinhauer and Jonathan Weisman report.
- Senator Marco Rubio, the Florida Republican who was once a counterweight to the optimism others expressed about an overhaul to the immigration system, did a one-man media blitz on Sunday to offer an extraordinary endorsement of the legislation that is expected to be unveiled on Tuesday, Ashley Parker writes.
Happenings in Washington
- Football players from the University of Alabama will swing by the White House on Monday as President Obama continues the tradition of recognizing championship sports teams for their work on and off the field. This is the university’s 15th national championship in football.
- Later, Mr. Obama will participate in an ambassador credentialing ceremony in the Oval Office with newly appointed representatives from Argentina, China, Tunisia, Georgia and El Salvador.
