President Obama's charm offensive with Republicans continues -- even with Mitt Romney's running mate. The president is scheduled to have lunch Thursday with Rep.Paul Ryan, the Republican chairman of the House Budget Committee. The Wisconsin congressman plans to roll out his proposed budget next week.
Here's a look at some of the headlines we're following:
- President Obama to do lunch with Ryan, Van Hollen
- A tale of two Senates: Old vs. new
- Paul Ryan, Patty Murray hold the keys to any budget deal
- Sen. Rand Paul ends marathon filibuster of John Brennan
- McCain, Graham slam Rand Paul's 'ridiculous' filibuster
- A great day for the filibuster, and for filibuster reform
- Sen. Chuck Schumer forges ahead on gun control
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes on Eric Holder's 'too big to jail' statement