Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Monday, March 22, 2021

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

White House aides prep $3 trillion jobs package for Biden
(CNN)White House advisers are expected to present a two-part, $3 trillion jobs and infrastructure proposal to President Joe Biden as soon as this week, according to two people familiar with the plan.

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Republicans who backed Trump's impeachment warn Democrats not to challenge Iowa election

Trump endorses challenger against Georgia elections chief

Despite 'Ample Warning,' U.S. Was Unprepared For Latest Surge Of Migrant Children

Trump: Ending the filibuster would be 'catastrophic' for Republican Party

‘Next phase’ of criminal probe into Trump finances: Finding witnesses

Border crisis: Biden now tells migrants 'Don't come' but had a different message in a 2019 debate

McConnell describes legislative filibuster as 'Kentucky's veto'

U.S., allies announce sanctions on China over Uyghur ‘genocide’

White House: Migrant children 'fleeing terrible situations is not a crisis'
Biden sends envoys to Mexico, Guatemala asking help on migrant flow

White House considers splitting $3 trillion recovery plan into two bills, report says

McConnell knocks Kentucky Democrat over support for nixing filibuster

Trump urges Republicans to double-down on fake election fraud narrative

Democrats, Republicans clash over D.C. statehood effort

Biden admin sanctions Chinese government officials over Uyghur human rights abuses

Cuomo trying to interfere with sexual harassment probe, accuser’s lawyer says

Elie Honig explains what sedition charges may mean in Capitol riot investigation (video)

Cops’ posts to private Facebook group show hostility, hate

Noem creates 'Defend Title IX Now' coalition to fight for 'fairness'

Caveats keep Biden border policies muddled: The Note

U.S. blacklists Myanmar police chief, army units over deadly crackdown

'We have to take care of them': Rep. Thompson discusses efforts to help migrant children in U.S. custody

IRS sending 2nd batch of stimulus payments

Russia says US refused Biden-Putin call amid tensions

'Radicalized by hate': Suspect in Officer Sicknick assault jailed pending trial, new Capitol riot videos show chemical spray

Biden admin ignored warning signs that border could spiral into crisis

Biden COVID adviser Dr. Julie Morita on anti-Asian hate and racism's role in pandemics

Inside a closed-door US Border Patrol facility in Texas

Biden faces deadline to avert tax war with GOP states

EU, US, UK, Canada target China officials over Uyghur abuses

Photos show crowded conditions for migrants at Texas Border Patrol facility

Trump says GOP has 'pretty deep bench' if he doesn't seek reelection

Dem Rep. Filemón Vela won't seek reelection under new Texas map

Democrats may bypass Republicans to muscle through trillion-dollar infrastructure bill

EU, China impose tit-for-tat sanctions over Xinjiang abuses

NATO hasn’t made decision on troop exit from Afghanistan as deadline approaches

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Obama marine monument designation

US and allies sanction Myanmar's military for violent repression of protesters

U.S. Supreme Court leans toward reining in unions in property rights case

High-Stakes Supreme Court Clash Between Growers, Farmworkers Could Blow Up Other Laws

Atlanta shooting victim's husband says police detained him in handcuffs for hours

Garland taps new official to lead US attorneys after Trump-era lawyers asked to resign

Romney slams Biden's immigration handling as de facto 'child separation policy'

New coordinated sanctions on China, and Germany after Merkel

Britain to reduce size of army to tackle "threats of the future"

Despite coronavirus relief dollars, many still waiting for rental aid to arrive

Democrats vow to go 'bold' — with or without GOP
Trump rips Biden's far-left agenda, border policies in exclusive interview (video)

On federal death row, inmates talk about Biden, executions

Trump plans to endorse Republicans ahead of midterms except two who catch his ire

Senate GOP slams brakes on immigration reform

EU and U.S. sanctions step up pressure on Myanmar military over coup

US announces sanctions for Chinese officials over human rights abuses
Texas mayor refutes Biden administration claim that border is closed and secure

SCOTUS rejects appeal in Facebook secret user tracking suit

Prosecutors seek to detain U.S. Capitol suspect, say he bought bear spray used against officer

Tool created to aid cleanup from Microsoft hack in broad use

With Stronger Democratic Support, D.C. Statehood Fight Returns To Capitol Hill

Supreme Court hears bid to deny labor union access to California farms

Supreme Court weighs death sentence for Boston marathon bomber

Democratic lawmaker criticizes idea of overturning Iowa race
Biden, Erdogan exchange criticism amid worries White House giving Turkey the cold shoulder

Human trafficking business is booming at the border

Five more women accuse Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct

Saudi Arabia proposes ceasefire in Yemen, Houthis sceptical

Surprising study finds sharks are key to restoring damaged habitats, fighting climate change

Out Of Whack: Lack of Homes For Sale Sends Prices Surging, Frustrates Buyers
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Rep. Tom Reed apologizes after sexual misconduct claims, says he won't run for office

Biden, Harris condemn U.S. racism, sexism in blunt language

Capitol riot: Top prosecutor says evidence likely supports sedition charges in some cases

Trump looks to take down Raffensperger in Georgia

Georgia GOP lawmakers drive toward new voting restrictions

Jury selection in 3rd week for ex-cop’s trial in Floyd death

U.S. House antitrust chairman plans multiple bills to go after Big Tech

Inside the prosecution of the Capitol rioters - 60 minutes

Dan Crenshaw and MSNBC host debate whether border is in crisis

Border crisis: 823 unaccompanied migrant children held in border patrol custody for over 10 days: report

Police chief says Miami partying “couldn’t go on any longer”

Jim Clyburn is ticking off some in the White House. He’s perfectly fine with that

Mayorkas defends Biden administration's handling of unaccompanied minors at border

Speaking out against hate crimes, Biden tries to restore moral clarity to the presidency

Trump attacks Biden on border

Migrants waiting at the US-Mexico border have been photographed wearing shirts that say 'Biden, please let us in!' - BI

2024 ‘shadow campaign’ takes shape under Trump’s watchful eye
Myanmar activists honk car horns in new protests; neighbours plan diplomacy drive

Atlanta Killings: Sex Worker Advocate Sees Deadly Consequences Of Overlapping Hatreds

Here's who is leaving or has left Congress

Former top Capitol riot prosecutor says 'maybe the President is culpable' when asked about Trump

Iran’s Khamenei reiterates nuclear deal stance in new year speech

WH ignores illegal crosser crediting Biden for allowing him in US, wouldn't have come if Trump was president

House passes immigration bill, DHS Sec. Mayorkas says southern border closed, so now what? (video)

Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu

Club for Growth takes aim at impeachment backers Cheney, Anthony Gonzalez

Trump plans social media return with his own platform

Keep your eyes on Georgia this week as voting rights fight heats up

Foster kids starved, beaten and molested, reports show. Few caregivers are punished

Prosecutor says evidence in Capitol riot charges 'trending' toward sedition

Race in the Ranks: Investigating racial bias in the U.S. military - 60 minutes

The facts in the Capitol riot investigation 'do support' sedition charges, prosecutor says

Six-month summers could be common by the end of this century, scientists say

Saudi-led coalition intensifies Yemen air raids, hits grains port

Dems to use carrots and sticks to get red states to embrace Medicaid expansion

Honor code? Border Patrol makes unprecedented move at ground zero known for illegal crossers surge

After one year of Canada and Mexico border closures, pressure grows for White House to issue reopening guidelines

Controversial congressman could emerge as favorite in Alabama Senate race despite inflammatory remarks
Australia to evacuate thousands as Sydney faces worst floods in 60 years

Philippine troops kill Abu Sayyaf leader, rescue hostages

The historian who predicted every presidential race since 1984 says Trump likely won't make a political comeback in 2024 - BI

Cyber attack tied to China boosts development bank’s chief

Biden vows to ease border surge as Republicans sense a political opening

Democratic border-town mayor: Biden admin handling of crisis ‘a slap in the face’

Uber driver charged with kidnapping after allegedly trapping woman in car in Boston

Congo’s opposition candidate dies a day after elections

Is Temujin Kensu a 'ninja killer' or wrongfully convicted man?

Hard workers, dedicated mothers, striving immigrants: These are the 8 people killed in the Atlanta area spa shootings

Under Fire, The NCAA Apologizes And Unveils New Weight Room For Women's Tournament

Myanmar coup: Detained BBC journalist Aung Thura released

Ilhan Omar: The media is missing the point on the border crisis

Demonstrators, police clash amid protests over policing bill in UK city

Bobby Brown Jr. died of effects of alcohol, cocaine, fentanyl, autopsy says
Australia designates far-right group as terrorist organization

UAE brokering secret India-Pakistan peace roadmap: Officials

EXPLAINER: Players in Israel’s fourth election in 2 years

Who is Sister Jean, the 101-year-old basketball chaplain?

Coronavirus News and Updates:

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AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all adults

CDC director urges Americans to keep up coronavirus mitigation measures to prevent 'avoidable surge'

White House promises more J&J COVID-19 shots after launch stalls

New U.S. COVID-19 cases show weekly uptick for first time since January

Live updates: Why April may be key for AstraZeneca's vaccine

Pandemic perspective: the Covid-19 lessons we’ve learned (VIDEO)

'People got crazy': Stranded cruise line workers describe desperate conditions onboard

COVID-19 vaccine makers should license technology to overcome "grotesque" inequity: WHO

Putin to get coronavirus vaccine shot in Russia on Tuesday

Hospital execs punished for improper Chicago vaccine events

New York lowers coronavirus vaccine eligibility age to 50

Inside the latest vaccine mystery

Brazil governor calls Bolsonaro 'psychopathic' over Covid response
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Gottlieb warns New York virus variant could be fueling new outbreaks

Asia accelerates rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine, even as trust plunges in Europe

American lives lost to COVID-19
EU has 'absolutely no need' of Sputnik V vaccine, commissioner says

COVID-19 Vaccination Has Been Conjuring Up Emotions And Memories

New SBA head plans changes at agency; focus now is COVID-19
Second virus surge grips India on first anniversary of lockdown

Spring breakers flock to South Florida while some residents worry about another Covid-19 surge

AstraZeneca says trial shows vaccine 79% effective; Miami Beach state of emergency: COVID-19 updates
UK won't get AstraZeneca vaccine from EU: report

Japan’s PM vows no virus rebound

After A Year Of Mostly Cancellations, Bookings Are Back For Many Event Venues

'Are you still here?' First-year teachers face overwhelming challenges in pandemic

Where we are now: New York City after a year in the grip of pandemic