Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Thursday, April 15, 2021 (1 Viewer)

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

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and people, holding the Kremlin...

U.S. imposes wide array of sanctions on Russia for ‘malign’ actions

Defense rests without Chauvin testimony at murder trial

Democrats kick off push to pack Supreme Court with four new justices

Biden calls for de-escalation with Russia following sanctions, proposes meeting with Putin

A look at new Biden administration sanctions against Russia

Cool reception for Democratic proposal to expand U.S. Supreme Court

FBI director says bureau is not investigating QAnon conspiracy 'in its own right'

Key takeaways from the Derek Chauvin murder case, Day 14

Pelosi has "no plans" to bring bill expanding Supreme Court to House floor

Moderates' $800B infrastructure bill is a tough sell with Democrats

DOJ investigating 'dozens' of Russian firms for supply chain vulnerabilities to hackers

Trump campaign chief’s associate gave Russia 2016 election strategy, polling, U.S. says

SCOTUS expansion bill a building block for far-left amid hesitancy from top Dems

Former VP Pence undergoes surgery to implant pacemaker

Capitol Police leadership held back some equipment during riot-official

The Capitol Siege: The Arrested And Their Stories

Judge warns of mistrial in Chauvin case if prosecution witness even 'hints' at 'newly discovered evidence'

Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban

Biden prepares sweeping order on climate-related risks

Maxine Waters tells Jim Jordan to 'shut your mouth' after GOP congressman feuds with Fauci

Tensions rise within Biden administration as migrant kids crowd shelters

Schumer says Senate will hold final vote on hate crimes bill next week

American voters overwhelmingly like the stuff the GOP wants to strip out of Biden's infrastructure plan - BI

Twitter suspends Project Veritas founder O'Keefe

The GOP-Big Business Divorce Goes Deeper Than You Think

Progressive activists pledge to push the court packing legislation into law

'Bad apples'? Outcry after officer's fatal shooting prompts wrong message, experts say

Equal pay bill passed by House but faces long odds in Senate

Cruz joins Paul in ditching mask despite CDC recommendations

House group tries to scrap SALT deduction cap as it enters infrastructure debate

Proud Boy charged with pepper spraying police during Capitol riot contracts Covid in jail

Officer Who Killed Daunte Wright Makes 1st Court Appearance In Case
DOJ asks Supreme Court to decline to hear suit claiming all-male draft is discriminatory

US jobless claims plunge to lowest since pandemic

Potter makes first court appearance since being charged

Biden meets with Asian Pacific American Caucus amid rise in hate crimes
Trump official delayed releasing information on cancer-linked chemical in Illinois: watchdog

Democrats agonize over game theory on Biden’s $2T-plus spending plan

Afghans who worked for US plea for help after Biden announces exit

McConnell says Sinema, Manchin could 'save' filibuster for GOP

Biden Claims GOP Voters Support His Infrastructure Plan; Poll Shows They Don't

Biden says he is ready to ‘take further actions’ if Russia escalates, opens door to cooperation

House committee assignments once were the seat of power. Do they matter anymore?

With layoffs down and spending up, US rebound gains momentum

McCarthy: I've met with Gaetz, he professed innocence

Long Beach, LA County facilities to house 3,500 migrant children

Oklahoma lawmaker faces backlash for saying transgender people are mentally ill

Talks over bill to overhaul policing intensify amid new urgency after Daunte Wright shooting

'Our American way of policing is on trial': Law enforcement officers respond to Chauvin trial

Capitol Police inspector general testifies on preparedness for Jan. 6 riot

Wall Street spent $2.9 billion to influence Washington during 2020 election

Biden promised to stop seizing border wall land. His DOJ is still doing it.

Congress eyes two-track approach to Biden's $2.3T infrastructure pitch

Daunte Wright's mom: 'There's never gonna be justice for us'

No single point person for border situation, White House says

Chicago Releases Video Showing Fatal Police Shooting Of 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo

Anti-Trump Republican vying for Texas congressional seat: "It's time for us to move past this man"

Evidence is still scant that Russia paid bounties to the Taliban for killing U.S. troops

US intel backpedals on Russian bounty story that Trump called a 'hoax'

Appeals court rejects academic’s libel suit over claims of affair with Flynn

Capitol police watchdog says heavy, non-lethal munitions would've helped in Jan. 6 insurrection

Border agents performing fewer DNA tests to catch fake families under Biden

Defense Department confirms leaked video of unidentified aerial phenomena is real

House GOP leader: Won’t punish Gaetz unless charges filed

When the right wing rallies

Capitol Police watchdog paints damning picture of Jan. 6 failures

Dems weigh narrower health ambitions for infrastructure package

Chicago releases body cam footage of 13-year-old's death

Romney and Sinema teaming up on proposal to raise the minimum wage

Top GOP hawks come out in full force against an Afghanistan withdrawal by September 11 - BI

Conway, Grenell add Trump star power to OH Senate candidate's campaign

Sen. Graham slams Biden, Dems for court-packing attempt: They are 'really drunk with power'

Lawmakers vent at hearing over lack of clarity for who oversees Capitol Hill security

Chauvin waives right to testify, rests case at murder trial for Floyd arrest

GOP uses threats hearing to air political, personal grievances

Prince Philip: Duke's four children to walk alongside coffin at funeral
Ocasio-Cortez says she disagrees with holding up infrastructure over SALT

Amazon accusing Parler of attempting to conceal owners

Illinois House passes bill mandating Asian American history in schools

Secretary of State Blinken makes surprise trip to Afghanistan following withdrawal announcement

Tokyo Olympics could still be canceled, top Japanese official says

China scolds Canada over Parliament's support of Halifax Security Forum award to Taiwan

Biden to host South Korea’s president in late May

Ex-Trump official Kellyanne Conway named senior adviser to Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno

Canadian Parliament member caught nude during video call

U.S. SEC issues $50 million whistleblower pay-out, second largest on record

Why The U.S. Government Is Dropping Off Migrants In Rural Arizona Towns

UN warns sexual violence being used as war weapon in Ethiopia's Tigray region

White House releases $39 billion in relief funds to keep child care providers afloat

AP sources: Tool behind crackdown on opioids could expire

Americans give Biden a thumbs-down on border crisis: poll

U.S. drops plans to send destroyers into the Black Sea due to concerns over Russia
The Washington Football team may be finally ready for a real new name

Nearly 7 in 10 college students want taxpayers to eat their loans

New Mexico governor pays $62,500 to former staffer in sexual harassment settlement

Georgia police officers push for change in hopes of ending fatal encounters

Industry groups want greater focus on recycling in infrastructure package

Coronavirus News and Updates:

U.S. preparing for 1-year COVID-19 booster shots; Pfizer chief sees need

US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

Fauci, Jim Jordan spar over pandemic restrictions

The Most Popular J&J Vaccine Story On Facebook? A Conspiracy Theorist Posted It

Fauci says he believes J&J vaccine will 'get back on track soon'

America is about to hit a 'vaccine wall' as demand drops — with or without Johnson & Johnson

Ivanka Trump's vaccination sparks backlash among her fans

'Really good scenario': Only 5,800 infections reported in fully vaccinated people, CDC says

Many want COVID casino smoking ban permanent in NJ

US and global vaccine alliance kick off Covid fundraising effort
Poll: Biden handling of coronavirus keys positive approval rating

A key component of J&J vaccine could explain link to extremely rare blood clots

Brazil in talks to import emergency COVID-19 medications amid shortages

Brazil COVID-19: 'Humanitarian Crisis' With More Than 3,000 Deaths A Day

An alarmingly high number of babies and children are dying of Covid-19 in Brazil

Top US general for Europe acknowledges vaccine distribution lag at overseas bases

What to know about those getting rare but severe blood clots from J&J vaccine

Most stimulus checks aren't going to travel and luxury goods, but groceries and rent

Brazil doctor says country is underreporting infant COVID-19 deaths