Politics News & Analysis: John Kerry considered for defense secretary

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Top Stories Obama considering John Kerry for job of defense secretary Karen DeYoung and Greg Miller The Obama national security team will be extensively rearranged in the wake of Petraeus's departure. PostPolitics Headlines Petraeus did not intend to resign, hoped to keep affair secret Pelosi considers stepping down as House Democratic leader Business groups jostle for leverage ahead of 'fiscal cliff' negotiations The Fix Pelosi could announce her future plans at Wednesday caucus meeting In 1996, House Democrats also won the popular vote but remained in the minority #FixList: Who to follow on Twitter for fiscal cliff news More Headlines Panetta heads to Asia, as Obama administration makes strategic 'pivot' Saudi Arabia struggles to employ its most-educated women 2 million could see unemployment benefits disappear by year's end Liberals prepare for entitlement fight Opinions Get Petraeus back to work Richard Cohen An honorable man's flaw Michael Gerson Fiscal crisis risks our national security Robert Kagan Lane: The Romney mistake Charles Lane INTERACTIVE 2012 Election Graphics A collection of our print and interactive graphics for the 2012 election. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy