National Intelligence Director James Clapper said Russia poses a major and growing threat to U.S. government, military, diplomatic and commercial operations. Senators suggested the President-elect should take notice.
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Russian police raid home of investigative journalist
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Infrastructure deal: Senate ready to move ahead on $1T bill
Senate Republicans reached a deal with Democrats on Wednesday over major outstanding issues in a $1 trillion infrastructure package, ready to begin consideration of a key part of President Joe Biden's agenda. An evening test vote was possible.
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At Mack plant, Biden checks out big rigs, chats up workers
President Joe Biden on Wednesday checked out half-built big rigs and chatted up workers at a Mack Truck plant in Pennsylvania as his administration pushes new "buy American" efforts and advocates for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
