It turns out a deal with Grover Norquist isn’t exactly set in stone. During the past couple weeks, several top Republicans said they’d bail on the lobbyist's anti-tax pledge if it meant averting the so-called “fiscal cliff.” On Sunday's Up, Chris Hayes said the death of the “Norquist consensus” reflects the country's shift of opinion on taxes—as Americans, in general, pay their lowest rate since the ’80s. But Hayes says ending tax breaks for the richest Americans is only the first step to a more prosperous society. Eventually, he says, everyone should have to give more in exchange for better social programs.

—Steven Hsieh

Lee Fang reports that just two billionaire-backed non-profits make up 66 percent of Grover Norquist's budget.