Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Monday, February 15, 2021 (1 Viewer)

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:

Pelosi says independent commission will examine Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol.

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In NATO debut, Biden's Pentagon aims to rebuild trust damaged by Trump

As redistricting looms, Democrats jockey to counter GOP edge

Congress' Covid relief negotiations: Stimulus talks get into full swing

New DNC video highlights Republicans leaving GOP

NC GOP to vote on censuring Burr after impeachment vote

Trump drives by supporters' rally in West Palm Beach

Petition seeking Romney censure circulating among Utah Republicans

Hume: GOP trying to 'move away from Trump without alienating his supporters" - (video)

US responds to Turkish president's accusations of backing Kurdistan Workers' Party

Republicans' opinions of Trump's role in Capitol riots softened between Jan. 6 and acquittal vote

Ex-Sen. Jeff Flake calls for Republican party to leave Trump: 'We should have' convicted him

New radio and video footage from Capitol riot shows a coordinated attack and officers' restraint

U.S. lawmakers will set up commission to probe Jan. 6 attack on Capitol: Pelosi

Is Donald Trump finished as a political force?

After Weeks Of Being Offline, Parler Finds A New Web Host

Lara Trump for North Carolina Senate Seat? Trump's Trial Is Renewing Talk - NY Times

State lawmakers introduce legislation to make Nevada first presidential primary state

Perdue 'leaning heavily' toward challenging Warnock in Georgia

Biden faces questions about commitment to minimum wage hike

Lincoln Project spent massive amounts of money supporting failed general election Senate candidates

Obamacare enrollment reopens for Americans in need of coverage amid pandemic

Power outages worsen as some Texans may be stuck in the cold for over 24 hours

62 percent say third political party is needed in US

Poll: A majority of Americans say they want Trump to be unable to hold future office

Pennsylvania GOP's Push for More Power Over Judiciary Raises Alarms - NY Times

Biden's 1st 100 days live updates: 9/11-type commission to investigate insurrection

Inside the new President's routine: Oval Office fires and early bedtimes

Trump greets supporters in 1st public appearance since Senate acquittal

Biden announces health insurance special enrollment period, citing 470,000 US deaths from COVID

Bill Gates: Forget the climate policy tweaks and go for the big stuff

Sullivan is Biden's national security 'listener'

Millions Are Out Of A Job. Yet Some Employers Wonder: Why Can't I Find Workers?

Iraq rocket attack kills contractor, wounds U.S. service member: U.S. coalition

Biden faces pressure as US sets new course on immigration

Rep. Stefanik says 'dam is breaking' against Gov. Cuomo after nursing home cover-up

Former Trump impeachment lawyer says Dems did 'a service to the country' in showing insurrection footage at trial

Fallout from Trump's acquittal exposes deepening rift within GOP

Don Jr. rips Biden: 'I told you so,' adds Americans 'have been played'

New Mexico bill would forfeit retirement plans of public officials found guilty of corruption

How QAnon conspiracies took over one mom's life

Cuomo acknowledges withholding New York nursing home pandemic death toll from lawmakers, public
Pelosi's office pushes back on House GOP questions about Capitol security ahead of riot

New Orleans businesses say they've had the 'rug pulled out' as city enacts Mardi Gras shutdown

How New Orleans is celebrating Mardi Gras amid the coronavirus pandemic

Kremlin has not ruled out proposal for Clubhouse conversation with Elon Musk

Tennessee lawmakers propose bill that would let biological fathers stop abortions

U.S. oil wells, refineries shut as winter storm hits energy sector

Security meetings this week to determine when National Guard can go home

Iraq rocket attack kills contractor, wounds U.S. service member: U.S. coalition

Millions of Texans left shivering in arctic cold without power

These stocks may stand to benefit from India’s growing electric vehicle market

U.S. cold snap leaves 5 million in Texas, Mexico without power

Secret Service: Two arrested on weapons charges near White House

Luxury car brand Jaguar to go all-electric by 2025

Scientists find unexpected animal life far beneath Antarctica’s floating ice shelves

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Biden calls on Congress to ban assault weapons and institute other gun restrictions

The end of Trump's trial lifts an oppressive cloud from Washington

At Camp David retreat, Biden hangs out, shows he’s got game

Impeachment trial solidified views on Trump conviction: POLL

FBI 'reviewing' congressional requests for investigations into Parler, Facebook, Twitter roles in Capitol riot

Key players to watch in minimum wage fight

A bloody insurrection, a deadly pandemic: Historians weigh in on Trump's legacy after his acquittal

Trump's Senate impeachment trial is over, again. But the 2020 election? Not yet.

Myanmar protesters undaunted amid crackdown

Biden climate goals mean conflict with natural gas, the resource behind recent emissions reductions
Elon Musk invites Vladimir Putin for a conversation on Clubhouse

7 GOP Senators Voted To Convict Trump. Only 1 Faces Voters Next Year

Iran vows to limit nuclear inspections if partners fail to act

Six people who guarded Roger Stone entered Capitol during attack: NYT

Trump’s impeachment attorney goes viral after exchange with CBS reporter

Dollar on back foot as market optimism lifts riskier currencies

Inside the Lincoln Project’s ‘toxic’ workplace

Immigration Hard-Liner Files Reveal 40-Year Bid Behind Trump's Census Obsession

Republicans mount campaign against Democrats over lost pipeline jobs

Erdogan says U.S. supports militants who executed Turkish forces in Iraq

ICE nearly released sex abuse convicts after confusion over Biden's 'release them all' memo

Dems buzz about breakout stars of Trump’s impeachment

Experts warn U.S. needs new cyber strategy (video)

Cassidy pens column explaining vote to convict Trump
Biden's Obamacare enrollment period opens Monday. Here's what you need to know

Many Democrats are furious over Trump's acquittal, but President Biden just wants to move on

New Orleans businesses brace for Mardi Gras shutdown

Biden poised to swing the 9th Circuit back to the left

Graham: McConnell 'put a load on Republicans' back' with anti-Trump speech

The swift death of the media darlings known as the Lincoln Project

Syrian air defences ‘intercept Israeli aggression’ over Damascus

Power cut across Texas as snow, ice blanket southern Plains

Global shares hit peak, oil up on Middle East tensions

Pillagers Of Tropical Forests Can't Hide Behind Clouds Anymore

Bill Gates’ advice on how to combat mistrust in science (video)

Did Illinois get bail reform right? Criminal justice advocates are optimistic

America Has a Long History of Redesigning Its Currency. Let’s Revive It.

Half of America is under winter weather advisories as freezing temperatures grip the country

Cuomo aides reveal New York laws have gone too easy on nursing homes: report

Myanmar security forces crack down on anti-coup protesters

India's arrest of activist tied to Greta Thunberg's movement sparks outrage

White House puts foot down on Kamala Harris' niece profiting off VP: report

Myanmar coup: Protesters face up to 20 years in prison under new law

Bitcoin rally falters just short of $50,000 as investors take profit

City begs for cops to come back after 'defund the police' movement backfires

Dragnet, planned law boost French fight of Islamic radicals

Texas emergency proclamation approved as dangerous winter storm causes power outages

George Floyd image with phrase 'You take my breath away' investigated by L.A. police

Coronavirus News and Updates:
Updated 7:18 PM CST

COVID-19 shots might be tweaked if variants get worse

Incoming WTO head warns 'vaccine nationalism' could slow pandemic recovery

Texas officials scramble to administer 8,000 COVID vaccines after power loss

Governors tell President Joe Biden they want more COVID vaccine coordination and reporting clarity

Fauci Awarded $1 Million Israeli Prize For 'Speaking Truth To Power' Amid Pandemic

Israeli study finds 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 cases with Pfizer vaccine

U.S. 'gravely damaged' coronavirus cooperation, China says as feud erupts over WHO probe

New York expands vaccine eligibility, supply remains persistent issue

WHO approves AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine

Florida official overseeing pandemic strategy resigns

2 mass COVID-19 vaccination sites put on pause in hard-hit city due to low supply

United launches "Travel Ready Center" so passengers can get COVID-19 test at airport

Palestinians accuse Israel of preventing COVID-19 vaccine transfer to Gaza

COVID-19 making it difficult for parents to find dental care for kids, poll finds

UK PM Johnson wants 'cautious but irreversible' path out of COVID-19 lockdown

UK to consider making excess vaccines available to other nations after its adults inoculated, official says

"Courtesy Doses": Peru probes early use of Sinopharm vaccine by top government officials
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The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

AP: Anatomy of a conspiracy: With COVID, China took leading role

Anatomy of a conspiracy: With COVID, China took leading role

CNN Exclusive: WHO Wuhan mission finds possible signs of wider original outbreak in 2019

COVID cases, hospitalizations continue massive drop since January peak

Social media hasn’t stopped anti-vaxxers. Now docs are fighting back.

Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy is splitting dangerously along partisan lines

South Korea cuts first-quarter COVID-19 vaccination plan, restricts use of AstraZeneca shot

End of lockdown? UK's Johnson mulls path out after 15 million vaccinated

Widespread vaccinations in the US won't come until the summer. Here's what's been driving down Covid-19 cases so far
As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation

Covid vaccine rollout gives CVS, Walgreens a chance to bring health care to communities of color

Briton pleads guilty to illicit meet-up during Singapore quarantine

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine sharply reduces symptomatic Covid-19 in the real world, Israeli researchers say

States risk repeating last summer's mistakes in reopening