Apr 12, 2021 Admin Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Getty images Protesters clash with police after officer fatally shoots driver during traffic stop Daunte Wright, 20, was shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Biden faces growing Republican skepticism over infrastructure plan Biden starts infrastructure push by meeting bipartisan group of lawmakers who could help shape $2 trillion proposal Biden reverses Trump's Wall Street-friendly rules Biden Republicans? Some in GOP open to president’s agenda Biden aims to redefine word ‘bipartisan’ as Dems work to push spending bill without any GOP votes Biden faces battle for the soul of his infrastructure plan: The Note Live Updates: Police giving update on deadly officer-involved shooting in Minneapolis suburb POLITICO Playbook: Scoop: Cindy McCain set to land Biden ambassadorship 'You’re not a one-person show': Pelosi takes jab at the Squad in new biography Biden admin secures agreements with Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala to secure borders, official says Trump's early endorsements reveal GOP rift Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site Democrats confront fragile majorities as Congress returns with big plans Protests erupt after police shoot Black man in Minneapolis traffic stop Minnesota Republicans slam Gov. Tim Walz for Daunte Wright police shooting reaction Booker to introduce climate bill Biden names 2 ex-NSA officials for senior cyber positions CEOs discuss pulling donations, additional public statements to fight voting bills Iran blames Israel for sabotage at Natanz nuclear site Trump receives award from Senate GOP campaign arm despite attacks on McConnell - Axios White House Convenes Summit To Address Supply Shortage Crippling Auto Plants Rand Paul calls Fauci a 'petty tyrant' Embattled Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is denied a meeting with Trump House set to vote for slavery reparations commission Kennedy say 'wokers' want 'politicians in robes,' vows 'hell of a fight' if Biden tries to pack court The U.S.-China riff grows over Covid John Boehner: Many in GOP today "believe more in making noise than in making policy" Biden's Infrastructure Push Spurs a Flurry of Lobbying in Congress - NY Times George Floyd family expected to testify in 'spark of life' phase of Chauvin trial Democrats Used To Run From Big Government Label; They're Now Embracing It Gaetz continues to lash out — Plenty of GOP candidates could run for Gaetz's seat — Trump ramps up GOP civil war with Mar-a-Lago speech... Will Smith movie 'Emancipation' abandons Georgia over voting restrictions Juan Williams: The GOP is now the party of grifters and kooks Secretary of State warns Moscow of consequences as Russian troops amass near Ukraine Daunte Wright death in Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest Biden to nominate Trump critic, BLM advocate police chief to helm CBP: Report The defense budget battle is joined Biden taps Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as CBP nominee Israel agrees to send more water to Jordan after push from Biden - Axios White House issuing reports on states’ infrastructure needs Crowd of 23 candidates floods special congressional election in Texas Democrat: 'Registration, engagement' are keys to toppling Sen. Tim Scott in South Carolina Huge Trump-era and pandemic immigrant visa backlog poses challenge for Biden Dems' voting plan could make immigrants vulnerable to what experts call 'kiss of death' What tech CEOs want from the semiconductor summit Over 100 business leaders join call to weigh activism on voting legislation John Oliver calls out Biden for not signing refugee reform: ‘Pick up a f***ing pen’ John Boehner On The 'Noisemakers' Of The Republican Party Biden to nominate Trump critics to lead border and immigration agencies Judge refuses to sequester jury in George Floyd murder case Who is Joel Greenberg? Florida tax collector facing federal charges is key figure in Matt Gaetz case Michigan Democrat says he sought treatment for PTSD after Jan. 6 riot Where the battle for the House stands What's changed — and what hasn't — in 100 days since Jan. 6 White House official says Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala to increase troops on borders Harry returns to UK for Prince Philip's funeral in 1st visit since leaving royal role Three officers shot during violent police chase in Georgia Officer Who Handcuffed And Pepper-Sprayed Black Army Lieutenant Is Fired Progressive group targets FedEx, Nike in campaign calling for higher corporate taxes Charles Booker forms exploratory committee for U.S. Senate run Progressives fight for leverage amid ever-slimming majority China extends crackdown on Jack Ma's empire with enforced revamp of Ant Group ‘Huge’ explosion rocks St. Vincent as volcano keeps erupting Chris Christie: Biden 'lying' about spending package going toward 'infrastructure' Hackers want millions in ransom. American schools are considering the cost Boehner: Trump 'stepped all over their loyalty' by lying to followers Seattle police searching for suspect after 4 shot Republican congressman vows legal challenge to House metal detectors Biden administration stands down on policing commission, focuses on legislative route instead How Biden's agencies are picking apart Trump's Wall Street-friendly measures Truck seized over ‘munitions of war,’ 5 forgotten bullets White House to zero in on chip shortage in meeting with company officials 'Tragic' to see Biden admin 'flip switch' and reverse Trump policies at border: Mike Pompeo William and Harry pay tribute to Philip for his service to the U.K., queen — and BBQ Pelosi's advice for the 'Squad': 'You're not a one-person show' Biden's younger dog, Major, to get more training after two nipping incidents Coronavirus News and Updates: WHO says Covid pandemic is growing ‘exponentially’ at more than 4.4 million new cases a week Coronavirus pandemic ‘a long way from over’: WHO Covid antibody cocktail can help prevent symptomatic disease, drugmaker says Regeneron to seek U.S. OK for COVID-19 cocktail to be used for prevention US colleges divided over requiring student vaccinations Antibody injection dramatically reduces risk: Regeneron Regeneron says its cocktail can help prevent infection; US won't play 'Whac-a-Mole' with vaccine supplies: Live COVID-19 updates Florida reports single-digit COVID-19 deaths for first time in months J&J begins COVID-19 vaccine supplies to EU, 50 million doses expected in second quarter: lawmaker Chilly weather doesn’t dampen UK joy at lockdown easing Vaccine passports are being trialed in the UK: Why are they so controversial? Look up your county's COVID-19 vaccination rate Uber, PayPal, Walgreens launch $11 million vaccine rides fund Indian panel gives emergency approval for Russia's Sputnik V vaccine: sources Click to expand...
Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Getty images Protesters clash with police after officer fatally shoots driver during traffic stop Daunte Wright, 20, was shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Biden faces growing Republican skepticism over infrastructure plan Biden starts infrastructure push by meeting bipartisan group of lawmakers who could help shape $2 trillion proposal Biden reverses Trump's Wall Street-friendly rules Biden Republicans? Some in GOP open to president’s agenda Biden aims to redefine word ‘bipartisan’ as Dems work to push spending bill without any GOP votes Biden faces battle for the soul of his infrastructure plan: The Note Live Updates: Police giving update on deadly officer-involved shooting in Minneapolis suburb POLITICO Playbook: Scoop: Cindy McCain set to land Biden ambassadorship 'You’re not a one-person show': Pelosi takes jab at the Squad in new biography Biden admin secures agreements with Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala to secure borders, official says Trump's early endorsements reveal GOP rift Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site Democrats confront fragile majorities as Congress returns with big plans Protests erupt after police shoot Black man in Minneapolis traffic stop Minnesota Republicans slam Gov. Tim Walz for Daunte Wright police shooting reaction Booker to introduce climate bill Biden names 2 ex-NSA officials for senior cyber positions CEOs discuss pulling donations, additional public statements to fight voting bills Iran blames Israel for sabotage at Natanz nuclear site Trump receives award from Senate GOP campaign arm despite attacks on McConnell - Axios White House Convenes Summit To Address Supply Shortage Crippling Auto Plants Rand Paul calls Fauci a 'petty tyrant' Embattled Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is denied a meeting with Trump House set to vote for slavery reparations commission Kennedy say 'wokers' want 'politicians in robes,' vows 'hell of a fight' if Biden tries to pack court The U.S.-China riff grows over Covid John Boehner: Many in GOP today "believe more in making noise than in making policy" Biden's Infrastructure Push Spurs a Flurry of Lobbying in Congress - NY Times George Floyd family expected to testify in 'spark of life' phase of Chauvin trial Democrats Used To Run From Big Government Label; They're Now Embracing It Gaetz continues to lash out — Plenty of GOP candidates could run for Gaetz's seat — Trump ramps up GOP civil war with Mar-a-Lago speech... Will Smith movie 'Emancipation' abandons Georgia over voting restrictions Juan Williams: The GOP is now the party of grifters and kooks Secretary of State warns Moscow of consequences as Russian troops amass near Ukraine Daunte Wright death in Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest Biden to nominate Trump critic, BLM advocate police chief to helm CBP: Report The defense budget battle is joined Biden taps Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as CBP nominee Israel agrees to send more water to Jordan after push from Biden - Axios White House issuing reports on states’ infrastructure needs Crowd of 23 candidates floods special congressional election in Texas Democrat: 'Registration, engagement' are keys to toppling Sen. Tim Scott in South Carolina Huge Trump-era and pandemic immigrant visa backlog poses challenge for Biden Dems' voting plan could make immigrants vulnerable to what experts call 'kiss of death' What tech CEOs want from the semiconductor summit Over 100 business leaders join call to weigh activism on voting legislation John Oliver calls out Biden for not signing refugee reform: ‘Pick up a f***ing pen’ John Boehner On The 'Noisemakers' Of The Republican Party Biden to nominate Trump critics to lead border and immigration agencies Judge refuses to sequester jury in George Floyd murder case Who is Joel Greenberg? Florida tax collector facing federal charges is key figure in Matt Gaetz case Michigan Democrat says he sought treatment for PTSD after Jan. 6 riot Where the battle for the House stands What's changed — and what hasn't — in 100 days since Jan. 6 White House official says Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala to increase troops on borders Harry returns to UK for Prince Philip's funeral in 1st visit since leaving royal role Three officers shot during violent police chase in Georgia Officer Who Handcuffed And Pepper-Sprayed Black Army Lieutenant Is Fired Progressive group targets FedEx, Nike in campaign calling for higher corporate taxes Charles Booker forms exploratory committee for U.S. Senate run Progressives fight for leverage amid ever-slimming majority China extends crackdown on Jack Ma's empire with enforced revamp of Ant Group ‘Huge’ explosion rocks St. Vincent as volcano keeps erupting Chris Christie: Biden 'lying' about spending package going toward 'infrastructure' Hackers want millions in ransom. American schools are considering the cost Boehner: Trump 'stepped all over their loyalty' by lying to followers Seattle police searching for suspect after 4 shot Republican congressman vows legal challenge to House metal detectors Biden administration stands down on policing commission, focuses on legislative route instead How Biden's agencies are picking apart Trump's Wall Street-friendly measures Truck seized over ‘munitions of war,’ 5 forgotten bullets White House to zero in on chip shortage in meeting with company officials 'Tragic' to see Biden admin 'flip switch' and reverse Trump policies at border: Mike Pompeo William and Harry pay tribute to Philip for his service to the U.K., queen — and BBQ Pelosi's advice for the 'Squad': 'You're not a one-person show' Biden's younger dog, Major, to get more training after two nipping incidents Coronavirus News and Updates: WHO says Covid pandemic is growing ‘exponentially’ at more than 4.4 million new cases a week Coronavirus pandemic ‘a long way from over’: WHO Covid antibody cocktail can help prevent symptomatic disease, drugmaker says Regeneron to seek U.S. OK for COVID-19 cocktail to be used for prevention US colleges divided over requiring student vaccinations Antibody injection dramatically reduces risk: Regeneron Regeneron says its cocktail can help prevent infection; US won't play 'Whac-a-Mole' with vaccine supplies: Live COVID-19 updates Florida reports single-digit COVID-19 deaths for first time in months J&J begins COVID-19 vaccine supplies to EU, 50 million doses expected in second quarter: lawmaker Chilly weather doesn’t dampen UK joy at lockdown easing Vaccine passports are being trialed in the UK: Why are they so controversial? Look up your county's COVID-19 vaccination rate Uber, PayPal, Walgreens launch $11 million vaccine rides fund Indian panel gives emergency approval for Russia's Sputnik V vaccine: sources