Politics News & Analysis: GOP-led criticism of Hagel does not appear to shift votes

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, February 01, 2013 GOP-led criticism of Hagel does not appear to shift votes Ernesto Londoño Defense secretary nominee confronted withering criticism during a marathon confirmation hearing Thursday, but administration officials said they felt confident that the attacks did not derail his bid to lead the Pentagon. Latest headlines Citizenship question roils both parties as immigration debate gets underway NRA-backed federal limits on gun suits frustrate victims, their attorneys Senate ethics panel reviews gift accusations against Menendez In the Loop: Hillary Clinton needs you Carper plans hearings on Postal Service, Homeland Security The Fix Americans to Washington: Don't tread on me Rubio will vote against Chuck Hagel Chuck Hagel was bad. And it doesn't matter. Opinions Immigration: Getting it right The 'threshold' issue Caught in the crossfire The problem with Mali Two wrongs, no rights INTERACTIVE The Obama transition: Who's in, who's out Many of President Obama's top advisers are unlikely to stick around for a second term. Use this page to track who's staying, who's going, and who's coming in — and what those newcomers might bring to the president's team. 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 ©2013 The Washington Post Privacy Policy