Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Sunday, February 21, 2021 (1 Viewer)

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

Why a predictable cold snap crippled the Texas power grid
(Reuters) - As Texans cranked up their heaters early Monday to combat plunging temperatures, a record surge of electricity demand set off a disastrous chain reaction in the state’s power grid.

Feds probing Roger Stone, Alex Jones over roles in Capitol riot

Garland says laws must be ‘fairly and faithfully enforced’

Biden's first month was a 'honeymoon,' but bigger challenges loom ahead

Lauren Boebert becoming Democrats' most loathed House Republican as 2022 challengers line up

Garland calls Capitol riot prosecutions ‘critical work,’ warns ‘we do not yet have equal justice'

Senator seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm

Big U.S. companies slash donations to politicians after Trump election challenge

Biden seems set to pick fight over Rahm Emanuel

In stimulus push, Biden calls on Republicans to heed their constituents

Texas and California built different power grids, but neither stood up to climate change

AG nominee Garland vows to restore DOJ independence; casts domestic extremist battle as 'central' to mission

Biden revival of immigration 'catch and release' won't work: former CBP chief

After initial praise, Governors Cuomo and Newsom face political heat over COVID-19 response

Loyal Trump Republican moves to cut off all noncitizens from government assistance programs

Texas' dangerous week in the dark is a wake-up call for the country's infrastructure

Facebook political ad ban blocks pro-vaccine messages

Biden pays a visit to ailing former GOP Sen. Bob Dole

Clubhouse's rising popularity raises misinformation concerns

Disinformation Fuels A White Evangelical Movement. It Led 1 Virginia Pastor To Quit

California parents rip school board members who resigned after they were caught mocking parents

READ: Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland's opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Former Trump deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger details "grave misstep" in pandemic response

A Biden official says the White House's response to the SolarWinds attack may come within weeks - BI

New Mexico Dem governor spent taxpayer cash on groceries, booze: reports

Biden's attorney general nominee Garland vows to prioritize civil rights

Democrats plan crackdown on rising drug costs

Biden's polling is steadier than Trump's

Trump to bash Biden immigration policy in CPAC keynote

US sanctions inflicted $1 trillion damage on Iran’s economy: FM

Over 80 percent of submitted Newsom recall signatures have been verified

Over 235 charged and 400 investigations: What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests

Three killed in New Orleans gun shop shooting

U.N. nuclear chief in Iran as it threatens watchdog's cameras

'Very shocking': Texas man receives energy bill for nearly $7,000 (video)

US: Ex-policeman implicates NYPD, FBI in Malcolm X murder

Merrick Garland: What to know about Biden's Attorney General pick

CA school district's board resigns after unknowingly talking about parents in virtual meeting

Rep. Jayapal's tweet about canceling $50G in student loans doesn't go exactly as planned

Ocasio-Cortez Fundraising Drive For Texas Relief Raises $4 Million

'SNL' roasts Ted Cruz's trip to Cancún

Customers, staff fired back in gun store shooting; 3 dead

Photos: Texans struggle during catastrophic winter storm

'This has to be the moment' to prepare for the next pandemic, experts warn

Biden squeezed between promises to go green and bolster unions

Close to 70 dead in states with severe winter weather: report

Cruz family returns home from Cancun trip, face repercussions at home

Garland invokes DOJ battle against KKK to set tone for Capitol attack prosecutions

Only 'language of power' and sanctions can free Navalny, ally says

US plane scatters engine debris over Denver homes

Suspected hypothermia deaths in homes mount in Texas

Why Biden is standing firm on budget pick Neera Tanden despite pushback from left and right

Two more deaths confirmed in Louisiana related to severe winter weather

Myanmar protesters gather after worst day of violence

More protests and funeral follow deadly shootings in Myanmar

A ‘war zone’: Witnesses describe violence at Myanmar protests

Newly appointed DCCC adviser deletes tweets slamming Biden and Harris

UN nuclear chief in Iran as it threatens watchdog’s cameras

Federal judge Esther Salas: "My son's death cannot be in vain"

Merrick Garland to stress law enforcement experience at confirmation hearing

Iran doubles down on insistence US must lift sanctions to revive nuke talks

Democratic women sound alarm on female unemployment

Facebook takes down main page of Myanmar military

NY Gov. Cuomo denies accusations of a nursing home 'cover-up' (video)

Chinese scientist accused of blocking visa fraud investigation

Israel starts reopening economy after two-month lockdown

A Spanish rapper insulted the King. His arrest became a free speech rallying cry.

What to do if you didn't get a stimulus check

Biden declares major disaster in Texas, more than 14 million told to boil water after power failure

Entire school board resigns over comments bashing parents

Coronavirus News and Updates:

The Latest: Texas reports 227 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths

California Will Begin Setting Aside 10% Of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For Teachers

US Covid-19 numbers may be slowing but experts project tens of thousands more deaths in next 3 months

Australia won't advertise COVID-19 vaccine on Facebook but vows publicity

NYC reports fewer than 1,000 vaccine doses amid winter weather shipment delays

Israel launches Covid-19 vaccination pass

How To Sign Up For A COVID-19 Vaccine In Your State

COVID data will determine how quickly UK emerges from lockdown, Hancock says

Is your area ready for schools to open? See where your county stands.

Iran: Results suggest primary COVID vaccine 90-percent effective

WHO says still has no details from Tanzania COVID-19 response

UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31

French city of Nice asks tourists to stay away amid COVID surge

Race against virus variants in South Africa is lesson for global vaccine planners

Israel's COVID vaccination pass opens fast track to normal life