A new report from the Pentagon says the United States is ill-equipped to counter the political warfare Russia is waging to undermine democracies. The authors warn American leaders are underestimating the scope of the country’s aggression and that disarray at home is hampering U.S. efforts to respond to threats from abroad. [POLITICO]
Topping the news: After the United States Supreme Court ruled states have free rein over how to draw their voting districts — even when based on partisan interests — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said the state will follow an anti-gerrymandering measure passed in November “as a blueprint.