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

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


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AP sources: Iran threatens US Army post and top general
Iran has made threats against Fort McNair, an Army post in the U.S. capital, and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, two senior U.S. intelligence officials said. ...

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Trump plans social media return with his own platform, adviser tells Fox News

Florida's DeSantis positions himself as Trump's heir to the White House

GOP picks fight over states' rights in coronavirus relief

Biden aims to prevent border crossings from swamping agenda

How ‘Owning the Libs’ Became the GOP’s Core Belief

Border Patrol in Rio Grande Valley releasing illegal crossers into US without court date

Biden says he will visit border 'at some point', migrants should apply from home countries

Biden admin follows Trump's footsteps on ICE-run fake university case

Trump slams Mayorkas and calls for Congress to investigate 'gag order' on media border access

DHS chief says situation at U.S.-Mexico border is a challenge more acute than ever before

Cotton calls for return of Trump border policies

Exclusive: 1 in 4 Americans have seen Asians blamed for the coronavirus in recent weeks

Sen. Cotton suggests 3 measures Biden can take to fix border crisis

'Don't mess with us': history-making Korean American congresswomen fight back against racial bias

The two women who could 'cancel' Trump

U.S. to open overflow facility for unaccompanied migrant children

Russian envoy to U.S. back in Moscow after Biden calls Putin a killer: TASS

Miller slams morality of Biden’s immigration policies

Lawmakers press Biden administration to grant media access to border facilities

That Was Fast: Blowups With China and Russia in Biden's First 60 Days - NY Times

Blunt: 9/11-style Capitol riot commission may delay fixes

DHS chief says border closed, won't give timeline for facilities capable of handling surge of unaccompanied children

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem won't sign transgender sports bill...

Gretchen Whitmer may soon face Cuomo-like scrutiny over nursing homes, lawsuit plaintiffs say

Mexico limits non-essential travel on southern border

Border crisis will only get worse in coming months: Texas Rep. McCaul

Republican AGs take blowtorch to Biden agenda

Brad Raffensperger denied election as GOP delegate in his Georgia precinct

Feminist activists are eager to build on Kamala Harris’ ascent to vice president

Johnson, Grassley indecision freezes key Senate races

Why China may be the last bipartisan issue left in Washington

Top Senate Republican says Americans don't need 'alternative versions' of January 6 Capitol attack

Dem lawmakers condemn violence against Asian Americans

Duckworth calls for "deeper investigation" into crimes against Asian Americans

Chicago suburb's plan to pay Black residents reparations could be a national model

DHS head to migrants: 'Do not come'

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

Louisiana sends Julia Letlow to Congress after husband Luke Letlow dies from COVID-19

Biden aides had ties to large tech companies, disclosures show

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan

Vice President Harris will travel to Jacksonville Monday for 'Help is Here' tour touting relief bill

Texas Roadhouse CEO 'took his own life' amid 'unbearable' COVID-19-related symptoms, family says

Dems weigh eliminating filibuster, but most Americans have no idea how it actually works

In Kabul, Pentagon chief speaks of ‘responsible end’ to war

When LBJ and Hubert Humphrey Teamed Up to Break a Talking Filibuster

Warnock ties together gun control, voting reform in wake of ATL shooting

Supreme Court set to hear case pitting unions against agricultural business

Meet the Make the Senate Great Again caucus

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Afghanistan as troop withdrawal deadline looms

Racism, misogyny against Asian women inextricably linked to Atlanta shooting: Experts

Sen. Durbin addresses conflicting remarks regarding the filibuster

How to mess up a possible Trump endorsement in one easy step

A change to text messages threatens one of progressives' best organizing tools

Battle heats up over Pentagon spending plans

Myanmar protesters defiant as two more killed, pressure on junta grows

Durbin: 'I think I'm close' to getting Senate votes needed to advance DREAM Act

Janice Dean calls for justice for NY seniors at nursing home memorial: 'We want answers'

Australia floods: Thousands to be evacuated as downpours worsen

Boston wants to diversify admissions to elite high schools: Why some parents are suing

Asian gas station owner pepper-sprayed, hit with racist insults

Biden hampered by lack of confirmations

Arkansas governor says he signed near-total abortion ban so Supreme Court can decide if it's a 'direct challenge' to Roe

No evidence yet of federal hate crime in Atlanta-area spa killings, officials say

North Korean man extradited to US in sanctions case

Amid A Wave Of Targeted Killings In Afghanistan, She's No. 11 On A Murder List

Police officers hurt, vehicles set on fire in violent protest in Bristol, England

McCarthy hires Trump staffer to lead political operation

Transcript: Mayor Eric Garcetti on "Face the Nation"

Transcript: Senator Rob Portman on "Face the Nation"

Transcript: Senator Tammy Duckworth on "Face the Nation"
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Rallies in Atlanta, nation against hate after spa shootings

Biden steps up family expulsions as U.S.-Mexico border arrivals keep climbing

Arizona Republicans target the state's mail voting system in series of bills

GOP hammers Democrats over Iowa Democrat's election challenge

China, U.S. to work on climate, Beijing says after rancorous meeting

Trump Organization CFO to flip on Donald, ex-daughter-in-law predicts

US ties with Russia, China sink as Biden toes tough lines

GOP warns HR 1 could be 'absolutely devastating for Republicans'

U.S. to place some migrant families in hotels in move away from detention centers

GOP rep says he intentionally sidestepped House metal detectors to get legal standing to sue Pelosi

Harris seeks her own unique path at White House

Ron Johnson falsely claims there was 'no violence' on Senate side of US Capitol on January 6

Republican Julia Letlow wins Louisiana congressional seat originally won by her late husband, CBS News projects

‘The crisis is in Washington’: Overwhelmed border officials urge D.C. to act

Myanmar protesters voice defiance under cover of the night

Biden is spending $86 million on hotel rooms for migrants ... BI

Number of migrant children in US custody passed 15,000: report

Wisconsin will occupy familiar spot in 2022 — political epicenter

Biden administration off to a combative start with tough rhetoric on Russia, China

Leaked audio of disgraced Dem's threat will make your skin crawl as Cuomo accusations get worse

New Orleans Democratic showdown heads to runoff to replace Biden appointee

Under Biden, A New Kind of Family Separation

Biden’s closest advisors have ties to big business and Wall Street with some making millions

Ambitious House lawmakers look for promotions

Miami Beach declares emergency due to 'out of control' spring break crowds

How a Sham Candidate Helped Flip a Florida Election - NY Times

Sen. Amy Klobuchar at SXSW: It's time to rewrite our relationship with big tech

Philippines says 220 Chinese vessels spotted at disputed reef

Border Patrol in Rio Grande Valley considering releasing illegal crossers into US without court date

How the border crisis caught Biden off guard

Austin hints India’s purchase of Russian missile system could trigger sanctions

New challenges emerge for Biden after strong start

GPS data helps feds identify Texas man accused of participating in Capitol riot

Biden is on his heels amid a migrant surge at Mexico border

ICE taps nonprofit to house some migrant families in border-area hotels

Mar-a-Lago Hosted Wild Parties Just Before Its COVID Outbreak. And It’s Not Stopping - DB

How bear spray became a prized weapon for violent protesters

Cuomo threatened to compare critic to 'child rapist' in leaked audio
More than 5,000 unaccompanied children are in CBP custody, documents show

'Betrayal of the public's trust': Cuomo accuser calls for impeachment

Police disperse Thai protesters demanding monarchy reform

How Asian American Leaders Say The Biden Administration Can Address Hate

Feinstein says Senate should look at reforming the filibuster

Tens of thousands protest outside Netanyahu's home ahead of Israel's election

Children are appearing in immigration court alone as Biden administration faces pressure from activists

U.S.-China trade relations remain strained as Biden team takes tough stance similar to Trump

Obama-era officials return to White House worth millions

Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying

DNC reports best-ever February fundraising for a non-presidential year

'We need protection': Georgia state Sen. Michelle Au warned of anti-Asian violence before Atlanta shootings

Trump-appointed Social Security Administration officials test Biden's ability to forge new agenda

Worsening violence in western Ethiopia forcing civilians to flee

Elizabeth Warren fuels class warfare with new wealth redistribution ideas

Spa shootings could be first test of Georgia hate crimes law

The American Rescue Plan's tax exemption for unemployment benefits explained

'Stand Up, Fight Back': Atlanta rally decries anti-Asian violence, mourns spa shooting victims

What Andrew Cuomo’s Survival (So Far) Says About New York

Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for 'willfully' violating 'public health orders'

Trump target Anthony Gonzalez bets on clean energy in Ohio

GoFundMe page raises over $2 million for sons of Atlanta shooting victim

Bulgarian PM tells Russia to stop spying after intelligence ring charges

Biden’s top aides unlikely to qualify for relief payments

Derek Chauvin's attorney says the murder trial 'is not about race.' His own line of questioning suggests otherwise.

Spectators abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics

Coronavirus News and Updates:
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A rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states

UK sets new daily COVID vaccination record in 'mammoth team effort'

California among worst in getting vaccines to vulnerable populations: CDC report

Married 66 years, husband, wife die minutes apart of virus

COVID-19: To get back to normal, students are choosing to stay on campus

Poor countries are fighting with drug companies over vaccines. Now Biden must pick a side.

Moncef Slaoui, Trump's vaccine chief, "very concerned" about GOP vaccine hesitancy

European Scientists Zero In On AstraZeneca Blood Clot Link

EU rebuffs UK calls to ship AstraZeneca COVID vaccines from Europe

Covid: Masks and social distancing 'could last years'
HHS nominee pressured over missing nursing home COVID death data

Rite Aid apologizes after undocumented immigrants denied COVID-19 vaccine

What happened with convalescent plasma for Covid? Don't count it out yet, some say

Miami sets earlier curfew after spring break crowds, fights

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

Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab

Germany set to extend COVID-19 lockdown, draft proposal says
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Overseas Spectators Will Be Banned From Tokyo Olympics Due To COVID-19 Risks

Miami Beach imposes 8 p.m. curfew to control spring break crowds

Majority now optimistic pandemic on the way out

Britain hits milestone as half of all adults get first vaccine dose

A more contagious coronavirus variant is spreading across the US. Can vaccines stop it?

Protesters Across Europe Clash With Police Over COVID-19 Lockdowns

Florida tops 2 million coronavirus infections

COVID long-haulers on living with brain fog, rancid smells and crushing fatigue

Denmark reports two cases of serious illness, including one death, after AstraZeneca shot

'Chaotic situation': Puerto Ricans indignant at tourists breaking Covid mandates
White House shifts ad campaign strategy to reflect growing concern over conservatives' vaccination reluctance

First case of Brazil COVID-19 variant detected in New York

1 in 4 New Yorkers has received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose

NYC strip clubs sue state over Covid-19 shutdown

March Madness game declared 'no contest' following positive COVID-19 tests

More Black And Latinx Americans Are Embracing COVID-19 Vaccination

'I'm not OK but I'm doing the best I can': Caregivers face impossible challenges during COVID

Greece to hand out self-testing kits as COVID-19 cases stay high

We can get most Germans vaccinated by summer's end: BioNTech founder

Brazil in talks with US for extra coronavirus vaccine doses: foreign ministry

Wisconsin reclassifies 1,000 COVID-19 deaths from 'unknown' setting to long-term care facilities

Seriously, stop sharing your vaccine cards on social media

Two Royal Caribbean lines to end yearlong pandemic hiatus in June

Police use water cannon as German lockdown protest turns violent

New Lockdowns In Europe As COVID-19 Cases Soar; Pakistan's PM Tests Positive

Scuffles and arrests as anti-lockdown protesters march through London

Two Danish patients have brain hemorrhages following AstraZeneca jab