Biden Eyes First Major Tax Hike Since 1993 in Next Economic Plan  — Tax increases would help fund long-term U.S. recovery program  — Corporate, capital-gains levies targeted for hikes, aides say  —  President Joe Biden is planning the first major federal tax hike since 1993 …

Florida's pandemic response gets a second look from the national media  —  After a solid year of living with a pandemic, the national press is beginning to ask the question that even Democrats have been quietly pondering in the Sunshine State: Was Gov. Ron DeSantis' pandemic response right for Florida?

Navy probe finds contractor charged in Capitol insurrection was well-known Nazi sympathizer  —  (CNN)An Army reservist charged with storming the US Capitol was a well-known White supremacist and Nazi sympathizer at the Navy base where he worked as a contractor, and was even rebuked for sporting a distinctive …

Biden Chooses Prosperity Over Vengeance  —  Donald Trump was a punishment.  —  Conservatives saw him that way, and Trump saw himself that way, too.  After his upset victory over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, some conservatives started to respond to any perceived liberal excess with a simple phrase: “This is why Trump won.”

Two arrested in assault on police officer Brian D. Sicknick, who died after Jan. 6 Capitol riot  —  U.S. authorities have arrested and charged two men with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick with bear spray during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot but have not determined whether the exposure caused his death.

Gene Sperling to oversee $1.9 trillion stimulus  —  President Biden has tapped Gene Sperling, a longtime Democratic economic policy expert, to oversee the implementation of his $1.9 trillion stimulus package, according to people familiar with the matter.  —  Sperling's position could be announced …

‘Clear and present danger’: Republicans fret about Greitens' comeback  —  Disgraced former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is moving closer to a 2022 Senate bid, alarming top Republicans who worry he will jeopardize the party's grip on the seat and imperil their prospects of seizing the majority.

Texas GOP launches avalanche of bills to curtail voting  —  Texas Republicans are rolling out a slew of restrictive election bills, taking particular aim at early voting after Democrats enthusiastically embraced the practice last year.  —  More than two dozen GOP-sponsored elections bills …

Democrats' flagship super PAC repositions itself to sell Biden's agenda  —  WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party's largest super PAC, Priorities USA, is reorienting itself to promote President Joe Biden's agenda and support Democrats in coming elections with a new leadership team and ad campaign, the group told NBC News.

‘We want to be educated, not indoctrinated,’ say Trump voters wary of covid shots  —  The responses of focus group participants suggest they can be persuaded — but perhaps not by politicians, including the former president.  —  Be honest that scientists don't have all the answers.

The White House is set to unveil a wide-reaching, billion-dollar campaign aimed at convincing every American to get vaccinated  —  WASHINGTON — The White House this week will unveil a wide-reaching, $1.5 billion public relations campaign aimed at boosting vaccine confidence and uptake across the U.S. …

Vaccine brawl riles House  —  Uncertainty about why only 75% of the House is confirmed as vaccinated against the coronavirus is fueling a debate about when the chamber can return to its normal rules of operation.  —  Between the lines: The other 25% of members have either refused to get the vaccine …

Officials located December recording of Trump call in a trash folder on Georgia investigator's device  —  (CNN)Officials in the Georgia Secretary of State's Office located a recently released recording of former President Donald Trump's call to a state investigator in a trash folder on her device …

‘Most influential voice’: Warren's network spreads throughout Biden administration  —  Wall Street was relieved when Sen. Elizabeth Warren was passed over for the leadership of the Treasury Department.  But now the financial industry faces another threat: President Joe Biden is enlisting …

The CDC Thinks 2-Year-Olds Should Wear Masks in Schools, Even If Everyone Else Is Vaccinated  —  The nation's top health officials think day care providers should continue requiring children as young as two years old to wear masks at all times—except while eating and napping …

An Asian American chef slammed Texas for lifting its mask mandate.  Then racist graffiti hit his shop.  —  When Mike Nguyen found the racist slurs covering his restaurant's windows and patio tables on Sunday, he said he immediately knew the cause.  One message spray painted on the front door …

Deb Haaland set to be confirmed as first Native American Cabinet member in Senate vote  — The Senate is set to confirm Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., as President Joe Biden's secretary of the Department of the Interior.  — The vote would make the second-term Democrat the first Native American …

Fulton DA's comfort with racketeering law could influence Trump probe  —  Georgia version of RICO statute used successfully against gangs, teachers  —  Frustrated that their successes were limited to the loyal underlings who committed crimes and not the Mafia bosses who orchestrated them …

Charles Booker Is ‘Strongly Considering’ Running For Rand Paul's Senate Seat  —  Charles Booker, a former Kentucky state representative who ran a high-profile but ultimately unsuccessful run for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's seat last year, floated running against Sen. Rand Paul …

Opportunity Beckons in the Mideast  —  The Biden administration called Iran's bluff early.  It should continue to play the strong hand it was dealt.  —  The geopolitical earthquake that began with the Abraham Accords hasn't ended.  More than 130,000 Israelis have visited Dubai since President Trump hosted …

New Suitor May Enter Fray for Tribune Publishing  —  A Maryland hotel magnate who had a deal to buy The Baltimore Sun is now weighing a bid for all of Tribune's newspapers that could thwart a hedge fund's plan.  —  A deal that would reshape the American newspaper industry has run …

Siena Poll: Half of Voters Do Not Think Cuomo Should Resign  —  Half of voters in New York do not think embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign amid a barrage of sexual harassment allegations, while a plurality of voters believe he can continue to do an effective job as governor, a Siena College poll released Monday morning found.

A Pro-Trump scam PAC returns with a vengeance  —  President Donald Trump is out of office, but the scammers that used his name to raise money aren't stopping.  —  Over the past few weeks, POLITICO has received a number of robocalls from generically named political groups asking for cash …

Exclusive poll: Californians split on Newsom as recall looms  —  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (NEXSTAR) — A new poll released by Nexstar Media Group's six California Television Stations along with Emerson College found Californians are split when it comes to Governor Gavin Newsom's performance …

Democratic women back House bill calling for Ruth Bader Ginsburg monument at U.S. Capitol  —  WASHINGTON - The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg may be returning to Capitol Hill.  —  Members of the Democratic Women's Caucus, including Reps. Jackie Speier of California …

Most of the World Has a Simple Vaccine Request.  America Isn't Listening. … On Thursday night, President Joe Biden announced in his televised address that he was directing states to make all adults eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine by the start of May. The cheery proclamation reflected …

Beijing Asks Alibaba to Shed Its Media Assets  —  Under Jack Ma's rein, the company built a formidable portfolio of media assets  —  China's government has asked Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to dispose of its media assets, as officials grow more concerned about the technology giant's sway …

Whether struggling or thriving, odds are you're getting some stimulus cash … WASHINGTON — Democrats went big with the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, not only in its overall size but in the sheer number of households who will benefit from its temporary checks and tax benefits.

South emerges as flashpoint of brewing redistricting battle  —  The partisan showdown over redistricting has hardly begun, but already both sides agree on one thing: It largely comes down to the South.  —  The states from North Carolina to Texas are set to be premier battlegrounds for the once …