Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Saturday, April 10, 2021

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


(Staton Breidenthal/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP)

In GOP strongholds, a big push on ‘culture war’ legislation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An ardent abortion foe who once opposed allowing gay couples to be foster parents, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the unlikeliest figure to complain about bills on the “culture wars” reaching his desk.

Donald Trump, GOP politicians seek unity at Palm Beach retreat

‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows

'An existential threat': The Republicans calling for their party to reject QAnon conspiracy theories

Cities win immigration policing dispute with feds

John Boehner Lambasts Jim Jordan, Ted Cruz As 'Political Terrorists' In Blistering Interview - HP

Presidents have been promising to fix this bridge for years. Now it's Biden's turn

Myanmar security forces kill over 80 protesters, monitoring group says

Trump faces a narrow path to victory against Facebook suspension

House committee schedules debate and vote for reparations bill

Lawmakers plan to override vetoes on police reform

4 Alleged 'Boogaloo' Members Charged With Obstructing Probe Into Police Killings

Confusion clouds Harris immigration role

Democrats see political winner in tax fight

Matt Gaetz shows Donald Trump's defiant style is here to stay

Ukraine says it could be provoked by Russian 'aggression' in conflict area

Nevada takes first step to leapfrog Iowa, New Hampshire for first presidential primary

Trump addresses GOP as power to shape national debate wanes

Gaetz links battle against sexual misconduct allegations to 'millions' who feel 'targeted' over their beliefs

Matt Gaetz's associate is expected to plead guilty in sex trafficking: What that means for the congressman

Murkowski primary challenger says senator hurt Alaska by helping Biden win

Who Are The Oath Keepers? Militia Group, Founder Scrutinized In Capitol Riot Probe

'It's a very scary proposition': Gun-makers decry Biden's plan to end liability protections

Western countries knock Russia for not attending talks on Ukraine

Pelosi aims to have Biden infrastructure bill passed before August

Clyburn optimistic Congress can close 'Charleston loophole' on gun purchases

Supreme Court halts California coronavirus rules that limit home worship

McConnell: Biden Supreme Court commission 'direct assault on our nation's independent judiciary'

Documents show high number of permanent job requests from Trump appointees in final year

Ex-officer’s trial in Floyd’s death shows courtroom tactics

Bombers, boats, dredgers: China's relentless pressure is wearing down regional competitors

2 deputies injured, suspect dead after shooting outside sheriff's office

Army officer sues police for pepper-spraying him, drawing guns during traffic stop

Gaetz vows 'truth will prevail' in fiery speech

Biden Wants New Ban On Assault-Style Weapons. What Lessons Were Learned From The '90s?

Iran launches advanced uranium enriching machines to mark nuclear day

POLITICO Playbook: The Gaetz Show gets weirder

Maryland Gov. Hogan calls Baltimore mayor's plan to reduce police budget 'reckless'

Matt Gaetz Surfaces at Trumpy Summit to Declare ‘I’m Built for the Battle’ - DB

Trump to give keynote speech at GOP donor retreat

Lawmakers seek long-term limit on governors’ emergency power

McConnell, GOP slam Biden's executive order on SCOTUS

Pandemic may give rise to a progressive new era if White House economic team has its way

Forensic analysis of Hunter Biden laptop by ex-FBI agent finds 'no evidence' of fake data

Donald Trump tumbles down Forbes' billionaires while Kim Kardashian lands on list

Supreme Court halts California pandemic restrictions on at-home worship

Pennsylvania's Democratic Senate race raises simmering divisions inside the party

St Vincent's Caribbean residents wake to ash-covered streets, rumbling volcano

Arizona AG invites HHS chief on border tour, says crisis a 'clear threat' to public health

Protest near Masters pushes back against Georgia voting law

Prince Philip funeral service to be held April 17 with limited guests, palace reveals

Americans imprisoned in Iran could complicate U.S. re-entry into nuclear talks

Trump looms large over GOP donor retreat in Florida

Man accused of bear-spraying Officer Sicknick pleads not guilty, in talks with DOJ on bail

Erdogan urges end to ‘worrying’ Ukraine tension, offers support

Trump victory disrupted Pelosi's plans to retire: Book

Reforms follow deadly year in New York nursing homes

China fines Alibaba record $2.75 billion for anti-monopoly violations

Does your state have the worst bridge in America? Joe Biden wants to know

Pentagon establishes working group to counter extremism in the ranks

Parler attempts to rebrand itself as mainstream

Georgia governor: Loss of All-Star game will hurt minorities

Unlike Biden, Americans don't see new infrastructure as a priority

Facebook oversight board rulings so far

One dead, five hurt in Texas freeway shooting

US to keep migrant families in hotels amid rush for space

The Republican National Committee is shelling out over $100,000 for a 400-person dinner at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort - BI

Charles: Royal family ‘deeply grateful’ for world’s support

GOP congressman seeks answers about ‘critical race theory’ at West Point

Concerns mount that US withdrawal from Afghanistan could risk progress on women's rights

Prince Philip to have ceremonial funeral on April 17, Harry to attend

HHS says it has 'zero-tolerance' for abuse amid allegations at Texas facility

State Department revokes security clearance for acting chief of staff to UN ambassador

EXPLAINER: Courtroom technology on display in Chauvin trial

Georgia voting law explained: Here's what to know about the state's new election rules

Businesses breathe sigh of relief after Amazon defeats unions

U.K. Military Gun Salutes Honor Prince Philip A Day After His Death

How Lil Nas X Flipped Conservatives’ Culture-War Playbook

Meghan Markle will not travel for Philip's funeral due to pregnancy

James Carville calls ‘Defund the Police’ a ‘terrible drag’ on Democratic Party

Techies give an old fashioned Supreme Court decent marks in coding case

Arizona congressional aide found dead, girlfriend rescued in Death Valley National Park

What is behind the latest unrest in Northern Ireland?

Rep. Crenshaw says he will be temporarily blind after emergency eye surgery

Prince Philip: Charles says dear papa was very special

Irish PM warns against ‘spiral’ in Northern Ireland violence

Heinz Promises To Catch Up To Americans' Demand Amid Ketchup Packet Shortage

Democrats and Republicans find common ground — on Mars

D-Day survivor and WWII torch bearer Ray Lambert dies at 100

In Coney Island, The Wonder Wheel Spins Again

Ash-covered St. Vincent awaits more volcanic explosions

'Lost golden city of Luxor' discovered by archaeologists in Egypt

Coronavirus News and Updates:

Biden administration won't surge vaccines to virus hotspots; Alabama, Utah lift mask mandates. Latest COVID-19 updates

Can you mix and match Covid vaccines? Here’s what we know so far

Michigan's Virus Cases Are Out of Control, Putting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a Bind - NY Times

U.S. sees rising Covid cases associated with youth sports, CDC director says

Why women report more side effects from the COVID vaccine than men

Italy reports 344 coronavirus deaths on Saturday, 17,567 new cases

Stalled at first jab: Vaccine shortages hit poor countries

U.S. is averaging about more than 66K new cases per day

Children are in the spotlight in the coronavirus battle

French coronavirus intensive care cases and deaths keep rising

What are vaccine 'passports' and why are they controversial?

Red states are vaccinating at a lower rate than blue states

‘Out of control’: Brazil’s COVID surge sparks regional fears

South Asia surpasses grim milestone of 15 million COVID-19 cases: Reuters tally

Georgia becomes third state to shut down Johnson & Johnson vaccine site after adverse reactions

Colombia to allow private imports of COVID-19 vaccine, but shots must be free