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Former Trump acting defense chief defends ‘every decision’ made on Jan. 6

According to prepared remarks, Christopher C. Miller plans to offer a timeline and justify his choices before a congressional panel Wednesday.

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The Daily 202: Cheney’s getting dumped because of the GOP’s elections push

In effect, she’s questioning the justification for changing elections laws

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The Technology 202: Will Congress finally update decades-old children's privacy laws?

It might finally be time as kid's screen time soars during the pandemic.

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The Health 202: Younger teens can start getting the Pfizer vaccine this week

Vaccinating adolescents won't have much impact on deaths, but it will help stem the spread of the virus.

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The Cybersecurity 202: An attack on a critical pipeline highlights the need for stronger ransomware policies

Telling companies not to pay isn't always the best advice, experts say.

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Power Up: Democratic senators consider forming BIPOC Caucus ahead of AAPI summit

The eight Democratic senators of color are banding together to help push legislation.

Rep. Kinzinger says McCarthy dismissed his warning ahead of Jan. 6 that election falsehoods would lead to violence

The Illinois congressman said the House minority leader’s fealty to former president Donald Trump threatens the future of the Republican Party.

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The Daily 202: Two cheers for Biden making White House visitor logs public again

Bringing back the Obama policy – and its problematic exceptions.

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The Technology 202: An FTC commissioner could find no precedent for taking parental leave. So she set one.

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter could not find an example of another FTC commissioner who gave birth during their tenure. So she used her maternity leave to set an agency-wide example.

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The Cybersecurity 202: Biden's new CISA director will confront a host of complex challenges

Jen Easterly is well versed on workforce management at a time when the nation faces various complex cyber challenges.

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The Health 202: Democrats press forward on paid medical leave, but there are plenty of obstacles

The plans cost a lot and don't have GOP support.

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Power Up: Cheney and pro-impeachment GOPers are in the political wilderness

Many are paying the price for their decision to rebuke former President Donald Trump.

McCarthy formally endorses Stefanik for Cheney’s leadership spot

A vote is expected this week on whether Cheney, who has denounced Trump’s election fraud claims, will remain the No. 3 Republican in the House.

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Like the drummer for Spinal Tap, the No. 3 in GOP leadership does not usually last long

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is expected to soon become House Republican Conference chair after Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is voted out because of her criticism of former president Donald Trump over the 2020 election falsehoods he continues to spread.