The National Journal is quoting an anonymous source who says the congresswoman is dropping her bid for the White House. The source says the campaign sees "no viable way forward" after her sixth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses.

Sources tell Politico that Michele Bachmann's main campaign hub is now Des Moines, Iowa.

The Associated Press quotes an anonymous Iraqi official who says a delegation is there to negotiate a $1 million bail to free the Americans.

The House Taxes Committee will consider whether to authorize electronic pull tabs and bingo. Many supporters of a new Vikings stadium see taxes on those games as the best way to raise state money for a stadium. Meanwhile, the stadium bill's rejection by a House committee has revived talk of other potential sites and of a special session.

The Boston Globe earlier quoted anonymous sources suggesting Michele Bachmann might soon endorse her former rival, Mitt Romney. But Bachmann's team said the report is "completely false" and asked the paper retract the article. Romney is making a campaign stop in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.

Politico reports the GOP candidate raised $4 million in the last three months. But according to campaign filings, Bachmann spent $2 million more than that over the same period. Bachmann's fundraising numbers pale in comparison to other presidential challengers, as analysts call into question her ability to court major donors.

City Pages quotes an anonymous Republican senator who says the ousted Senate communications chief created a hostile work environment and that numerous legislators complained about his behavior but then-Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch refused to take action.