Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Monday, March 15, 2021

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


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2 charged in assault of Capitol officer who died after riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have arrested and charged two men with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with bear spray during the Jan. 6 riot, but they do not know yet whether it caused the officer’s death.

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US to house up to 3,000 immigrant teens at Dallas site

Biden reverses course in U.S. Supreme Court drug sentencing case

'Very young, very scared': Migrant children languish in US custody, lawyers say

Texas GOP launches avalanche of bills to curtail voting

VP Harris, Jill Biden hit the road to promote relief plan

Ron Johnson: 'No racism involved' in comments about Capitol riot

McCarthy hammers Biden over border crisis, urges him to visit and see 'what he's created'

Biden is boxed in on immigration as migrant children crisis continues

Psaki calls Cuomo vaccine chief's political outreach 'inappropriate'

House GOP Leader Blasts Biden At Southern Border As Democrats Ready Immigration Bills

Steve Bannon loses bid to start right-wing political academy in Italy

As Biden faces ongoing surge of migrant children, Republicans criticize White House for border 'crisis’

Historic federal tax increases next up for Biden

FBI: Nashville bomber driven by conspiracies, paranoia

Alaska GOP censures, vows primary challenge to Murkowski

Biden says 'local preachers' better than Trump for convincing ‘MAGA folks’ to take COVID-19 vaccine

Betsy DeVos' Title IX rules causing 'insane' results, attorneys and advocates say

The fight to unionize Amazon comes to the Hill

Woman who accused Gov. Cuomo of sexual harassment speaks with investigators for more than 4 hours

Biden dings Trump as he takes Rescue Plan victory lap

Deb Haaland set to be confirmed as first Native American Cabinet member

Blumenthal slams Facebook, Twitter 'woefully inadequate' policies on vaccine misinformation

'GameStopped': Inside Wall Street's so-called 'David and Goliath' showdown

Texas lawmakers pass bill to cut $5.1 billion in winter storm power fees

Bill Burr's Grammys routine sparks liberal outrage

Biden promises Covid relief will 'generate economic growth for the entire nation'

Democrats’ 2018 Trump Country hero faces hard political path

Dems' claims of GOP 'recon tours' before Capitol riots fail to generate evidence 2 months later

Agency review finds some Trump administration CDC guidance was not grounded in science or free from undue influence

What Do Domestic Extremists And ISIS Have In Common? A Social Media Strategy

Romney calls for economic, diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

White House doesn't rule out wealth tax, but Biden's tax policy doesn't include it

Vindman twin set for promotion after bad evaluations from Trump appointees

On Mexico's Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up - NY Times

Biden touts direct checks ahead of American Rescue Plan tour

Exclusive: U.S. Congress launches probe into multibillion-dollar 'clean coal' tax credit

California governor launches campaign against likely recall

GOP gets border messaging opportunity with Biden refusal to call situation a 'crisis'

Biden immigration policies have created 'disorder at the border,' GOP lawmakers say

Trump supporters keep cashing in on his name and likeness with merchandise stores

National Black Farmers Association calls for Graham to apologize over 'racist' comments

POLITICO Playbook PM: McCarthy tees off on Biden at the border

Democrats' flagship super PAC repositions itself to sell Biden's agenda

Stimulus Bill as a Political Weapon? Democrats Are Counting on It - NY Times

Big questions loom ahead of Biden's next spending push, like 'what is infrastructure?'

Former NFL players seek to intervene in race-norming mediation, citing mistrust

Cuomo faces fresh accusations of hypocrisy over his handling of women's rights issues

UCLA Student Charged In Capitol Riot Took Inspiration From Online Extremist

Kushner calls Biden move on Iran 'smart'

NY Dem Party chairman says officials should 'focus' on accomplishing gov work

California's Newsom blames 'anti-mask and anti-vax extremists' for recall effort, vows to fight

In early foreign policy tests, Biden takes on world as it is

Biden taking hands-off approach to Justice Department barrier on Equal Rights Amendment, White House says

Promising people vaccine shots and cash payments, Biden kicks off stimulus tour

An unlikely Trump turncoat shows the GOP way to resist his influence

Texas ramen shop still requiring masks hit with anti-Asian graffiti

Psaki acknowledges ‘big problem’ at border, blames Trump administration

Oregon senator takes center stage in Democratic filibuster debate

Judge in George Floyd police trial calls timing of $27 million settlement unfortunate

Ghislaine Maxwell's brother: 'She is not Epstein'

Georgia groups are lobbying Coca-Cola and other corporations over voting rights

St. Louis DA reveals death threats after McCloskey prosecution

Texas rancher sounds alarm on migrant surge: Smugglers 'driving right through fences' onto property

Meet the economist President Biden has tapped to oversee $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan

Whether struggling or thriving, odds are you're getting some stimulus cash

Why NASA is using Navajo language to name Mars landmarks

Senior Democrat ‘hot mic’ says GOP foot-dragging will force fast-track process for infrastructure

Security officials to scale back fencing around US Capitol

Biden's secretary of state makes overseas debut with visit to Japan, Korea

LGBTQ Catholics stung by Vatican rebuff of same-sex unions

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Number of migrant kids in US custody up 25% since last week, administration in crisis

Marcella Nunez-Smith, top Biden adviser, has "not seen any evidence" of migrants spreading virus at border

As Cuomo fights for political life, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul stays the course and waits

Dems. draw the line: No bipartisan cooperation with Republicans who questioned the election

Biden declines to call for Cuomo to resign, awaits probe

Democrat Abrams urges lifting filibuster for U.S. election reform bill

Gun control groups focus all efforts on Senate

Trump said Meghan Markle is ‘no good’ following bombshell Oprah interview

Biden and three world leaders reaffirm commitment to Indo-Pacific region

De Blasio says Cuomo is "literally in the way of us saving lives"

GOP doesn't need election reform to win, Georgia's lieutenant governor says

Lawmakers with former intelligence and military experience weigh Capitol security concerns
At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn

Biden, Harris and others to promote relief plan’s benefits

The Imperious Rise and Accelerating Fall of Andrew Cuomo

Moderate Dems pose bigger challenge to party’s left-wing than GOP amid slim majority

Charges filed against Proud Boys member who allegedly pepper-sprayed police during Capitol insurrection

Biden's COVID relief package is 'right size': Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

Wells Fargo, Chase not processing stimulus payments until Wednesday, sparking criticism

'A humanitarian crisis': Pelosi decries 'broken system' as Biden asks FEMA to help with migrant children at border

U.S. Democrats push to make COVID-19 relief bill aid to the poor permanent

Georgia activists pressure big corporations to oppose GOP-backed voting restrictions

Biden commits to 'free, open, secure' Indo-Pacific in rare op-ed with 'Quad' members
Treasury secretary minimizes risk of inflation caused by Covid relief package

Democratic majority shrinks, but finds unity

Pelosi blames Donald Trump for ‘humanitarian challenge’ at border, inheritance of ‘broken system’
Democrats bank on relief aid to win back wary working class

Biden’s tidal wave of taxpayer dollars likely to swamp red-state Obamacare holdouts

Martial law imposed in parts of Myanmar city as deaths rise

Texas restaurant covered in racist graffiti after owner speaks out against lifting coronavirus restrictions

Miami Beach officers injured trying to disperse hundreds of partying spring breakers

Poll: Majority of Iowans do not want Grassley to seek reelection

Why the popular Covid relief bill may not pay off electorally for Democrats

Donald Trump a surprise visitor at Sarah Huckabee Sanders campaign event

College students celebrating spring break despite pandemic

Biden declines to call for Cuomo resignation, says let investigation play out

Lawmakers blame opposing parties over border surge
Hospital in Myanmar's Yangon received 34 bodies after Sunday violence: media
What the Rest of America Can Learn From My Experience Being Black in Trumpland

Myanmar security forces kill dozens of anti-coup protesters

Reports: Cuomo vaccine czar’s loyalty calls raise concerns

Myanmar military declares martial law in parts of largest city

Pelosi overturning Iowa House election would be 'horribly unfair' to voters: Joni Ernst

New York vaccine coordinator Larry Schwartz called county executives to gauge support for Andrew Cuomo
POLITICO Playbook: Biden stiffs the Sunday shows
Bitcoin takes breather after retreat from record near $62,000

7 picked, 7 to go for jury in ex-cop’s trial in Floyd death

Biden struggles to unravel web of Trump immigration rules

Sen. Murphy: $1.9T coronavirus relief bill 'wildly popular amongst the American public'

Pentagon to court India and other allies against China
Trump was supposed to be a political Godzilla in exile. Instead, he’s adrift.

Immigrant victims of crime hope Congress eases visa hurdles

Blinken, Austin op-ed: Alliances are 'force multipliers' for America

After year of pandemic, Americans see changed lives and disparate impact — CBS News poll

Blinken’s ‘diplomacy is back’ tweet seen as dig at Trump team

U.S. Marine account apologizes for comments defending female service members
Beyond Covid relief: Biden invokes LBJ as Democrats aim to expand welfare state

Chinese single moms, denied benefits, press for change

Brian Stelter says Tucker Carlson is the 'new Donald Trump'

CBS's 'The Talk' goes on hiatus amid review

Cornyn: HR1 election bill a 'power grab' aimed at 'permanent partisan majority'

World stocks inch up on stimulus, vaccines hopes

A divided Midwest city struggles with how to slash police budgets and fight crime

Florida man arrested on criminal charges tied to Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol

Bill Burr says feminists will go 'nuts' over Grammys role

Myanmar’s parallel gov’t promises ‘revolution’ to reverse coup

GOP senator: Biden 'entirely' responsible for surge of migrants

Biden's 'open border' policies enriching drug cartels as migrant crisis escalates: Gov. Abbott
Texas lawmaker: Biden administration didn't cause influx of migrants at border

Americans see better days ahead in pandemic and economy — CBS News poll

College students celebrating spring break despite pandemic
Brent crude heads toward $70 as China energy demand outlook brightens

Why America Is Moving: Money, Space, Family, Lifestyle ...

Australians rally at Parliament to demand justice for women

Ron Johnson faces criticism over 'racist' remarks about Capitol riot

London police defend breaking up vigil honoring murdered woman

Suspected explosive devices found near church

India to propose cryptocurrency ban, penalising miners, traders: source

'Hope is back': Stimulus checks start hitting bank accounts nationwide

Transcript: Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on "Face the Nation"

Transcript: Mayor Bill de Blasio on "Face the Nation"

Transcript: Marcella Nunez-Smith on "Face the Nation"

Transcript: Governor Asa Hutchinson on "Face the Nation"

Coronavirus News and Updates:
Updated 4:24 PM CDT

Major European nations suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Biden emphasizes local leadership over Trump in persuading hesitant Republicans on vaccine

Biden: U.S. will reach 100M shots ahead of schedule as millions of stimulus checks go out

White House races to blunt potential Covid-19 surge

Biden readies campaign to combat vaccine skeptics

Extent of COVID-19 vaccine waste remains largely unknown

Biden looks past Trump to boost COVID vaccinations

COVID-19 Data Can Miss A Lot Of People — Raising Questions

Covid-19: Continue using AstraZeneca vaccine, says WHO

Biden White House would welcome Trump's help in promoting vaccine

Moderna begins testing next-generation coronavirus vaccine

Puerto Rico enacted strict Covid measures. It paid off, and it's a lesson for the mainland.

Exclusive: Regular booster vaccines are the future in battle with COVID-19 virus, top genome expert says

Exclusive: Ocugen to sell 100 million Indian vaccine doses in U.S.
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Gottlieb says virus trajectory in U.S. "continues to look good" despite variants

Biden to name Gene Sperling to lead COVID-19 relief plan: administration official

EXCLUSIVE: Coronavirus infects 10K+ NY group home workers, killing 32

Can America be 'independent' of virus on July 4 as Biden hopes?

Fauci: 'We're not in the end zone yet' on Covid spread

Covid-19 pandemic: Trump urged to encourage supporters to get jabs

Vaccines drive optimism about containing COVID-19 pandemic — CBS News poll

Health care workers react to their states dropping mask mandates

Dentists and midwives giving shots, 4,000 troops to help: How Biden is expanding COVID-19 vaccinations

AstraZeneca finds no evidence of increased blood clot risk from vaccine

More U.S. Travelers Are Flying Again Despite COVID-19 Risks

Fauci torched for backtracking '6 feet:' Based on the science? 'Think again'

How a bipartisan coalition is trying to convince GOP skeptics to get their Covid vaccinations

'Whole Generations Of Fathers' Lost As COVID-19 Devastates Young Latino Men In N.J.

Coronavirus relief bill is false advertising: Sen. John Barrasso

Netherlands halts use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

US comes under pressure to share vaccines with rest of world

Relief Money Could More Than Double Support For Child Care Needs In Mississippi

Unthinkable? EU considers getting a vaccine boost from Russia's Sputnik
Paris may face new lockdown as ICUs fill up

New York marks 1 year of COVID-19 deaths

Ireland Joins List Of Countries Pausing Use Of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine

Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation"

U.S. urges Paraguay to work with Taiwan amid pandemic protests