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• House passes bill authorizing $770 billion in Pentagon funding and setting Defense policy
  The National Defense Authorization Act, the annual must-pass piece of legislation that sets the policy agenda and authorizes almost $770 billion in funding for the Department of Defense, is set for final passage in the House of Representatives.
• Biden told Putin that 'things we did not do in 2014, we are prepared to do now' if Russia escalates in Ukraine, top adviser says
  President Joe Biden will hold a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in what is expected to be a highly consequential meeting for the two leaders amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
• Pentagon's review of Afghanistan drawdown begins 3 months after withdrawal
  Three months after the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, the team picked by the Defense Department to review the drawdown and the final months of America's longest war has begun its work.
• House passes new debt ceiling plan after McConnell cuts deal with Democrats
  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have reached an agreement to create a one-time process that would let Democrats raise the debt ceiling on their votes alone, a deal that underscores the lengths the GOP leader will go to avoid a damaging default without Republican support to increase the national […]
• Mark Meadows to halt cooperation with January 6 committee
  Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows will cease cooperation with the House select committee investigating January 6, according to a letter from his attorney to the panel, which was obtained by CNN on Tuesday.
• Senate confirms Biden's pick to lead border agency
  The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's pick to lead US Customs and Border Protection, Chris Magnus, on Tuesday after months of confirmation setbacks that left the agency with a void at the top amid a record number of border arrests.
• Analysis: Biden confronts 2 rivals in 24 hours
  Since 1999, as either the full or putative leader of his country, Russian President Vladimir Putin has watched US presidents come and go.
• Biden administration considering options for possibly evacuating US citizens from Ukraine if Russia invades
  The Biden administration is exploring options for a potential evacuation of US citizens from Ukraine if Russia were to invade the country and create a dire security situation, half a dozen sources tell CNN.