The Merry Go Round: The Senate appears to be reaching a deal under which background checks on gun buyers would be extended to gun shows and online sales. A bill is moving toward a vote over the dead bodies of …

National: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton became somewhat emotional this morning testifying about the attack on the Benghazi consulate. “For me, this is not just a matter of policy, it’s personal,” she said.  So far there have been no revelations …