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The National Infrastructure Advisory Council advises “on how to reduce physical and cyber risks and improve the security and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure sectors,” according to the White House’s website.

The National Security Council said Biden planned to assure the families of hostages that the U.S. “won’t stop trying to get them home.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin inaugurated two new nuclear-powered submarines this week, promising to reinforce the country’s “military-naval might”. The submarines will be assigned to Russia’s Pacific fleet, underscoring Moscow’s desire to project its naval power well beyond Ukraine. Amid freezing

Hunter Biden defies House GOP subpoena to testify in private  NBC News Hunter Biden will not sit for deposition by GOP, says father not ‘financially’ involved in his business  Fox News “My father was not financially involved in my business”: Hunter Biden

Supreme Court will review scope of obstruction law that Trump is charged with breaking  POLITICO Judge in Trump’s 2020 election case pauses proceedings amid dispute over immunity  CBS News Trump federal election case paused pending immunity appeal: Live  The Independent

Houston, we have a problem: Where’s Kevin? Perhaps the ultimate coming-home movie, “Apollo 13,” and the ultimate staying-home one, “Home Alone,” are both being honored this year, selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. They’re part of an annual

White House scrambles in last-ditch effort to salvage border talks  POLITICO

Trump considers overhauling his approach to North Korea if he wins in 2024  POLITICO

Video: Ron DeSantis reacts to Trump’s tweet about debating Hillary Clinton  CNN

Nearly 200 nations reached a deal Wednesday that called for a transition away from fossil fuels, the first time they were mentioned directly in a COP agreement.