The Biden-Harris transition team continued its work on Tuesday, announcing more incoming White House senior staff picks, as president-elect Joe Biden spoke by phone with more world leaders and received a national security briefing, however it was from outside experts as the Trump administration continues to block the transition process. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has ordered a draw-down of the military in the Middle East, raising concerns it could embolden the Taliban to continue violent attacks.
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