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    Garland announces sweeping police probe after Floyd verdict
    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after a former officer was convicted in the killing of George Floyd there, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday.

    White House offers new tax credit to help spur vaccinations - AP

    Derek Chauvin verdict reactions: Updates - ABC

    How Minneapolis Police first described the murder of George Floyd, and what we know now - CNN

    Biden DOJ's Minneapolis policing probe signals return to Obama-era crusade for police reform - Fox

    Senate Democrats reject Republican infrastructure bid - Politico

    Biden pick for key DOJ job criticized over deal in sex case - AP

    Here's what still lies ahead for Derek Chauvin after his convictions - NBC

    Senate Republicans to decide future stance on earmarks as fight divides some in the party - CNN

    How the GOP Is Creating Harsher Penalties for Protesters - NY Times

    DOJ To Investigate Minneapolis Police For Possible Patterns Of Excessive Force - NPR

    Capitol Police official investigated for directions to pursue only 'anti-Trump' protesters Jan. 6 - Politico

    UN experts say Putin critic Navalny in ‘serious danger,’ call for urgent medical evacuation - CNBC

    Dems push $25B to electrify school buses, a Biden priority - AP

    Senate confirms Vanita Gupta for Justice Dept. No. 3 despite broad GOP opposition - NBC

    Boebert, Roy seek to force vote on reversing Biden's oil and gas executive orders - Fox News

    Capitol Police chief: Threats against lawmakers up nearly 65 percent since last year - The Hill

    Senate GOP preserves earmark ban, adds strict debt ceiling posture - Politico

    Tennessee passes bill requiring women receiving surgical abortions to bury or cremate fetal remains - USA Today

    DOJ to probe if excessive force, 'unlawful policing' used in Minneapolis - ABC

    The Postal Service is running a 'covert operations program' that monitors Americans' social media posts - Yahoo

    House passes bill aimed at stopping future Trump travel ban - The Hill


    Analysis: The law delivered justice to George Floyd. America's political leaders are up next - CNN

    AP sources: Biden to pledge halving greenhouse gases by 2030 - AP

    Virginia governor signs bill legalizing marijuana possession - The Hill

    Remember the debt limit? Top Republican revives demand for spending cuts - NBC

    Biden announces tax credit for businesses giving paid leave for Covid vaccinations and recovery - CNBC

    Pompeo strategy to 'stay relevant' for 2024 takes shape - Washington Examiner


    Bathroom bill' allowing students, teachers to reject shared restrooms with transgender peers clears Tennessee Senate - USA Today

    The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022 - CNN

    Activist: Convictions In George Floyd's Death Could Represent 'A Huge Paradigm Shift' - NPR'

    House Democrats eye passing DC statehood bill for second time - The Hill


    Here's what the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act would do - NBC

    Democrats unveil bill for tuition-free college - CBS News

    Psaki denies allegation US backed plot to assassinate Belarus strongman Lukashenko - Fox News

    Pelosi floats new proposal for bipartisan Jan. 6 commission - AP

    Police reform legislation has "more momentum" post Chauvin verdict - CBS

    Lin Wood and Trump-backed South Carolina GOP chairman trade 'RINO' barbs ahead of May election - Washington Examiner

    Five major immigration promises Biden hasn't yet fulfilled - NBC

    Abrams goes viral for response to GOP senator's question on Georgia law - The Hill

    Putin warns of tough Russian action if West crosses 'red line' - BBC

    Ma'Khia Bryant: Police Identify Officer Who Shot Teen, Release Video Footage - NPR


    For DACA recipients, a Senate vote and a Texas judge stand between citizenship and deportation - USA Today

    Biden sets lofty goal on climate change that Republicans say will kill jobs - Yahoo News

    Some Dems upset over Pelosi's handling of Maxine Waters' 'revolting' Chauvin trial remarks - Fox News

    Chauvin spending 23 hours per day in solitary confinement - Washington Examiner


    Biden to Republicans: Show me your infrastructure plan - Politico

    Republican Lisa Murkowski breaks ranks to advance Biden's associate attorney general nominee - CNN

    16-year-old girl fatally shot by police in Ohio - ABC

    Maxine Waters', Biden’s pre-Chauvin verdict comments come under scrutiny as defense eyes appeal - Fox News

    Biden's bridge to nowhere - Yahoo News

    Ohio police officer shot and killed a Black teenage girl holding a knife, police say and bodycam video shows - CNN

    Over 400 reported arrested in Navalny rallies across Russia - AP

    Biden’s climate all-stars: ‘The ambition is breathtaking’ — but so are the expectation - Politico

    Tucker Carlson blasts Washington Post columnist - The Hill

    Border cartels use TikTok, social media to recruit American teens to smuggle migrants for cash - Fox News

    Arizona House passes bill that would stop some voters from automatically receiving mail-in ballots - CNN

    Biden infrastructure plan sparks lobbying war over how to fix America’s internet - Politico

    Lawmakers slam DHS watchdog following report calling for 'multi-year transformation' - The Hill

    Columbus police release additional body cam footage, details in shooting death of 16-year-old girl - NBC

    Backlash over NFL team tweet after Chauvin verdict - ABC

    Democrats condemn Ma’Khia Bryant shooting despite bodycam footage showing 15-year-old wielding knife - Fox News

    Key senators to watch on infrastructure negotiations - CNN

    Conservative Omaha radio host faces backlash for tweet criticized as racist - The Hill

    Psaki calls Ohio fatal police shooting of teen who appeared to attack others ‘tragic' - Fox News

    POLITICO Pro Q&A: Sen. Elizabeth Warren on her IRS funding plan - Politico

    Federal agents sent to Portland in 2020 were "unprepared" to quell unrest, watchdog finds - CBS

    Senate GOP keeps symbolic earmark ban - The Hill

    Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighter - AP

    Target, Google and others are under pressure to dump the Chamber of Commerce over voting rights - CNN

    Biden, Waters’ comments not ‘significant enough’ for appeal in Chauvin trial verdict: Sol Wisenberg - Fox News

    St. Louis attorney who aimed gun at protesters 'definitely' mulling 2022 Senate bid - Fox News

    New York legislature passes bill restoring voting rights to those on parole - The Hill

    U.S. considers more weapons shipments to Ukraine amid Russian buildup - Politico

    "The Debrief": Climate change and potential solutions (two parts) - CBS

    Where Efforts To Overhaul Policing Stand In Congress After Chauvin Verdict - NPR


    Stumbling blocks remain for policing overhaul but Congress eyes May deadline as talks continue - CNN

    Biden adviser's brother lobbying White House for pharma giants, docs reveal - Fox News

    Floyd verdict gives hope, if only fleeting, to Black America - AP

    As extreme weather increases, climate misinformation adapts - ABC

    NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang says Cuomo should "step aside," but would accept his endorsement - CBS

    Arizona Dem Sens. Sinema, Kelly back governor’s move to deploy National Guard to border - Fox News

    Here's how Derek Chauvin could try to get verdict overturned on appeal - ABC

    'Words we use matter': Biden administration chucks 'illegal alien' for 'noncitizen" - NBC

    US-backed Afghan peace meeting postponed as Taliban balk AP

    Nebraska’s AG is lone holdout in pursuing opioid cases - AP

    Sikh Americans highlight historical, 'invisible' racism after Indianapolis shootings - NBC

    Rep. Chip Roy unloads on Waters, Tlaib, defunding the police in committee hearing - Fox News

    Germany Grapples With Racism After Threats Derail Refugee's Candidacy For Parliament - NPR



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    Coronavirus News and Updates:

    'We did it': Biden celebrates U.S. hitting 200-million-dose milestone in his first 100 days - NBC

    Biden calls for businesses to give paid time off for employees to get vaccinated as he touts 200 million shots -CNN

    Breakthrough infections with variants reported, but cases appear mild - NBC

    Masks Remain Extremely Effective Indoors, But Are They Necessary Outside? - NPR


    Europe lines up more shots, hoping to beat back virus surge - AP

    The nation’s latest vaccine problem: Decreasing demand - Politico

    Businesses scramble for help as job openings go unfilled - ABC

    Vaccines available to all over 60 at New York walk-in sites - The Hill

    President Biden urges businesses to use paid leave to help workers get COVID-19 vaccines - USA Today

    FDA Inspection Finds Numerous Problems At Facility Intended To Make J&J Vaccine - NPR


    US may soon reach a tipping point on Covid-19 vaccine demand. Here's why that's concerning - CNN

    How to prepare for your long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine appointment - ABC

    US urges Americans 'do not travel' to majority of countries amid 'unprecedented' risk - ABC

    North Dakota offers free Covid-19 vaccinations for Canadian truckers - BBC
     
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