Giffords makes appearance on the eve of her last day in office.

A look at the day's political happenings.

A Giffords aide says, however, that the Congresswoman has not agreed to an on-camera interview.

Some of the new charges carry life in prison or the death penalty as punishment.

It may not be what the public's most interested in, but the media has found a gold mine.

Doctors say they're "confident" about her recovery.

President will focus on victims, avoid politics.

The Loughner family asks for media to respect their privacy.

This isn't the time for visceral language nor incitement to extremes.

Fellow Az Dem denounces an atmosphere of "anger, hatred and division."