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Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 6. On Friday he announced a new election security czar for the agency.

Director Of National Intelligence Dan Coats Appoints New Election Security Czar

Spy world veteran Shelby Pierson will attempt to centralize election security efforts across the intelligence community with soon-to-be-designated agency leads.

Michigan's GOP Lawmakers Head To White House As Trump Contests Election Results

Michigan's top Republican lawmakers are reportedly headed to the White House Friday. Trump's campaign is trying to challenge votes from heavily Democratic parts of the state without success in court.

"In the spring, we listened to public health experts, stomped the curve and saved thousands of lives together. Now, we must channel that same energy and join forces again to protect our families, frontline workers and small businesses," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement.

Whitmer: 'Not Going To Be Bullied' Over Michigan Coronavirus Restrictions

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a "three-week pause" to curb coronavirus cases in the state. A Trump administration official encouraged residents to "rise up" against the restrictions.

President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond (left) for a top job in his White House.

Biden Taps Several Senior Campaign Aides For Key White House Positions

Among the staffers named: Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond will lead Biden's Office of Public Engagement, and Jen O'Malley Dillon, his campaign manager, will become deputy chief of staff.

Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin speaks Wednesday in Wilmington, Del., after being formally introduced as President-elect Joe Biden's choice for secretary of the Department of Defense.

Biden Defends Lloyd Austin As 'The Right Person' To Lead The Pentagon

Lloyd Austin, a retired Army general, would be the first African American in the job. But confirming Austin to the top civilian spot in the Defense Department would require a waiver.

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated labor economist Cecilia Rouse, seen here in 2016, to head his Council of Economic Advisers.

President-Elect Biden Names Core Members Of His Economic Team

Among the names: Cecilia Rouse is nominated as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. If confirmed, she'll be the first Black woman, and just the fourth woman overall, to lead the CEA.

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