2. Commerce Secretary John Bryson is resigning, telling President Obama his recent seizure and medical leave demands it. Earlier this month, Bryson had a seizure that led to a series of traffic accidents in Los Angeles.

3. More political back and force over the failed gun smuggling operation called Fast and Furious. House Republicans say expect a contempt-of-Congress vote against Attorney General Eric Holder. The White House is calling it political theater.

4. Across the Northeast, the day of brutal temperatures, hitting the upper 90s for a second day in Washington and up the East Coast into New England.