Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Sunday, February 14, 2021 (1 Viewer)

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

Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump acquittal
WASHINGTON (AP) — After what one called a “heartbreaking” verdict, House prosecutors who argued for Donald Trump’s conviction of inciting the U.S. Capitol riot said Sunday they had proved their case and railed against the Senate’s Republican leader and most of his colleagues for “trying to have it both ways” in acquitting the former president.

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With Trump impeachment trial over, wounded Washington grapples with divisions

This is Trump's heaping list of legal problems post-impeachment

Lawmakers call for 9/11-style commission to investigate Capitol attack

Republicans who voted to convict Trump face backlash at home

Impeachment isn’t the final word on Capitol riot for Trump

Biden finds a few Trump moves he'll keep

Lindsey Graham says Mitch McConnell speech slamming Trump could haunt Republicans in 2022

Neguse says witnesses "would not have made a difference" in Trump impeachment trial

Republicans acquitted Trump again, but this time is different

'No Regrets': House Managers Defend Their Decision Not To Call Witnesses

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

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of threatening GOP colleague with warning that millions of Trump supporters 'are watching' her - BI

Biden to speak at virtual meeting of world’s major economies

Georgia refers 35 cases of election law violations for criminal prosecution

Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

Graham: Lara Trump is biggest winner of impeachment trial

Unemployed and without aid, millions of Americans struggle to survive

'The time to act is now': White House commemorates Parkland shooting, calls for action on gun safety

POLITICO Playbook: The fallout from Donald Trump’s acquittal

Lindsey Graham: Trump is 'excited' for 2022 and wants to 'rebuild the Republican Party'

Plaskett on Trump's acquittal: 'We didn't need more witnesses, we needed more senators with spines'

GOP Sen. Cassidy: Trump’s 'force wanes' following Capitol riot

British PM Boris Johnson welcomes "incredibly encouraging" early moves from Biden

After Speaking Out On Impeachment, Herrera Beutler Heads Toward Clash With Her Party

Biden's Pick for Iran Envoy Resurrects Bitter Debate Over Nuclear Deal - NY Times

SolarWinds: How Russian spies hacked the Justice, State, Treasury, Energy and Commerce Departments

Coons blames McConnell for Trump acquittal: We needed 'more Republican courage'

Biden urges Congress to pass 'commonsense' gun law reforms on 3rd anniversary of Parkland shooting

Is Biden ghosting Netanyahu? Israelis are starting to wonder

Georgia State Bar seeking to discipline Lin Wood

Myanmar rattled by army movements, apparent internet cutoff

After being blocked by Trump, first African and woman takes WTO helm
Cuomo nursing home coverup scandal looks like obstruction of justice: Zeldin

Asian shares hit all-time highs, oil buoyant

The Memo: Trump is tainted but not done

US citizens in Myanmar told to 'shelter in place'

Hogan says he would have voted to convict Trump in Senate trial and looks to future of GOP

Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates

Maryland's governor looks forward to post-Trump GOP

Dershowitz offers pro bono services to keep cancel culture from 'becoming American culture'

Graham: Trump 'mad at some folks' but 'ready to move on'

Town's mayor, police chief and other city officials arrested for embezzlement

Secret Service arrests woman with loaded gun near White House, claims she had letter for Biden

Graham says he spoke to Trump after his acquittal and the former President is 'excited' about 2022

Rural Californians are fighting to reclaim their state, even if that means starting their own

Puerto Rico governor: Congress 'morally obligated' to act on statehood vote

Pro-Navalny 'flashlight' protests light up Russian cities

Transcript: Boris Johnson on "Face the Nation"

Transcript: Rep. Joe Neguse on "Face the Nation"

Republicans on forming a third party: Don't count on it

McConnell threatens to oppose Trump-backed Senate candidates if they are not electable

Symbols Of White Supremacy Confront Oregon Shoppers At Antiques Mall

Bitcoin approaches $50,000, wider adoption fuels record rally

Former DNC Chairman Tom Perez: Iowa shouldn't be the nation's first nominating contest

Wintry weather blanketing US making rare dip to Gulf Coast

Congressional Democrats say Trump acquittal was foregone conclusion

Elon Musk says he supports top dogecoin holders selling most of their coins

Senate impeachment trial was 'dramatic success' despite Trump acquittal: Raskin

Guinea Faces First Ebola Outbreak In Years

Flamboyant former Argentine President Carlos Menem dies
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2 impeachment trials, 2 escape hatches for Donald Trump

Acquitted again by Senate, Trump still a powerful force in Republican politics

7 Republicans found Trump 'guilty' of inciting Capitol riot. They explain their vote.

Biden, reflecting on Senate acquittal of Trump, says 'democracy is fragile'

Pelosi rules out censure after Trump acquittal

Trump has privately voiced concern about being charged related to January 6 riot

Trump acquitted, denounced in second impeachment trial

Biden makes 1st comments on acquittal

Biden White House seeks to turn page on Trump

Trump teases what's next on tap following second impeachment trial acquittal

Party leaders rip Republicans who voted to convict Trump

McConnell says Trump was "practically and morally responsible" for riot after voting not guilty

Read McConnell's remarks on the Senate floor following Trump's acquittal

Senate GOP ready to turn page on Trump

A historic housing crisis has America in its grip. Can Marcia Fudge save the day?
WATCH: Mitch McConnell's full remarks following Senate vote to acquit Trump

New York police flood subway after spate of stabbings leaves two dead

Biden issues statement on Trump impeachment acquittal: Substance of charge 'not in dispute'

After impeachment acquittal, Trump remains dominant in GOP

New details about Trump-McCarthy shouting match show Trump refused to call off the rioters

U.S. Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again

Trump impeachment: The debate that led to acquittal (video)

Biden urged to replace USPS board by Democrats, who said postmaster general DeJoy's policies are 'flawed and harmful'

Trump conviction vote exposes GOP divide

Louisiana Republican Party censures Cassidy following vote to convict Trump

'Only just begun': Donald Trump thanks Senate Republicans for second impeachment acquittal

Dems 'caved' on witnesses in Trump impeachment trial, drawing condemnation from left and right

Key takeaways from final day of Trump's 2nd impeachment trial

Analysis: Impeachment proves imperfect amid US polarization

Toomey on Trump vote: 'His betrayal of the Constitution' required conviction

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler would have 'testified under oath' if subpoenaed at Trump impeachment trial, spokesman says

Tens of thousands protest Myanmar coup after night of fear, security patrols

Dianne Feinstein’s popularity sinks in California, poll says: report
Loopholes in CDC's eviction moratorium leave some mobile home dwellers homeless

White House aide resigns after threatening reporter

Read Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's speech following Trump's acquittal

Collins: Trump 'incited an insurrection' to prevent transfer of power

Mississippi Senate: Ban transgender athletes on female teams

LIVE UPDATES: Trump acquitted in second impeachment trial

Polar vortex brings most extreme winter weather in years

EXPLAINER: Why impeachment evidence tested TV’s standards

Trump impeachment: Senate falls short of majority needed to convict

Fact check: Trump lawyer closes impeachment defense with a barrage of dishonesty

'We Defended Our House,' Raskin Says After Trump Acquittal

Bernie Sanders optimistic about $15 minimum wage -- but Manchin, Sinema stand in way

Russians set for candle-lit Valentine's Day protests after Navalny jailing
GOP Senators react to Trump acquittal on 'SNL'

Lincoln Project backers consider cutting donations, co-founder Steve Schmidt quits

12-year-old allegedly shot and killed home intruder during armed robbery

Russia moves to extinguish pro-Navalny ‘flashlight’ protests

Why most GOP senators are standing by Trump

Hundreds of thousands without power in Northwest ice storm

Home of Trump attorney Michael van der Veen vandalized

Huge rallies in Myanmar for ninth day as army steps up arrests

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler's written testimony admitted into evidence in impeachment trial

Were Senate Democrats 'rolled' by impeachment managers on call for witnesses?

Virginia college forfeits men's basketball game after suspending players for kneeling during anthem

South Central US is bracing for another brutal round of sub-freezing temperatures, snow and ice

The curious case of the fugitive drug 'kingpin' who outran his charges

New generation faces old guard in Kosovo election

Coronavirus News and Updates:
Updated 9:15 PM CST

Virus may never go away but could change into mild annoyance

Masks remain a must, CDC chief says, as some states lift their mandates

Gottlieb calls for more "bespoke" efforts to get vaccine to underserved communities

States risk repeating last summer's mistakes in reopening

U.S. administers 52.9 million doses: CDC

CDC director: Too early for states to roll back mask mandates

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky says U.K. variant could be "dominant strain" in U.S. by March

Here's how experts recommend you double mask

You Think The U.S. Has Vaccine Issues? 130 Countries Haven't Even Started Vaccinating

New CDC guidelines do 'a lot of things' to protect teachers: Fauci

CDC director accused of 'moving the goalposts' on reopening schools

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

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

Where Did The Flu Go? Homebound Kids Shape A Mild Season

Transcript: Rochelle Walensky discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation"

England's quarantine hotels open in bid to keep COVID variants out
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Covid-19 cases have declined sharply. These factors will determine how pandemic unfolds from here, group of experts says

Lebanon starts its COVID-19 vaccination drive, PM says will wait his turn

Hospitals face severe shortage as pandemic grinds forward

Japan Health Ministry says it has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Sanofi CEO: Vaccine candidate will not be ready in 2021

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic and vaccines

New Zealand locks down Auckland after 3 new local COVID-19 cases