Stevenson’s army, December 31

Biden names Kath Hicks to be Deputy SecDef.  Some of you may have met her when she was a brownbag speaker in the Conduct class. She had a revealing article in Foreign Affairs last spring.
US officials warn of possible attack by Iran.
Politico says Trump people undermined science at HHS early on.
WaPo columnist notes differing views on compromise between Republicans and Democrats.
Happy new year!

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