Morning Briefing for Monday January 9, 2012

The 1600 Report's daily roundup of what the White House is reading this morning online and in the papers:

As he takes aim at Congress, Obama risks hitting Democrats [New York Times blog]

Obama should not get carried away with jobless fall [Financial Times (ft.com)]

Iran court sentences American to death [Washington Post]

Chris Christie turns Romney protests against Obama in New Hampshire [LA Times]

New Hampshire Primary: The land of make-believe [POLITICO.com]

And we know this has been out there but just in case you missed it:

Michelle Obama's Evolution as First Lady [New York Times]