Top generals contradict Biden in contentious hearing, admit they wanted 2,500 troops to remain in Afghanistan; Biden hosts key Dem senators as agenda hangs in the balance; Pfizer gives FDA initial data on COVID vaccine for kids ages 5-11;

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