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Matt Gaetz, Loyal for Years to Trump, Is Said to Have Sought a Blanket Pardon  The New York Times New York Times: Matt Gaetz sought preemptive pardon in final weeks of Trump’s presidency  CNN Gaetz’s alleged extorter confirms he wanted $25M, denies

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson On Transgender Health Care Bill: ‘Step Way Too Far’  NPR Arkansas Governor Vetoes Controversial Transgender Medical Care Bill | NBC News NOW  NBC News Arkansas becomes first state to outlaw gender-affirming treatment for trans youth  CNN Arkansas governor’s surprising

“My own personal view that this is too extreme, it was too broad and did not grandfather in those young people who are currently under hormone treatment,” he said, before apologizing. (Image credit: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Derek Chauvin used unauthorized neck restraint on George Floyd, training officer testifies  The Washington Post Chauvin is on trial, not America. We already know what this country is guilty of | Opinion  Miami Herald Policing is not really on trial in Minnesota.

Derek Chauvin used unauthorized neck restraint on George Floyd, training officer testifies  The Washington Post Derek Chauvin is on trial for George Floyd’s death: Live updates  CNN Man in car with George Floyd the day he died doesn’t want to testify in

More than 4,000 COVID deaths have been recorded in a single day in Brazil, with one doctor comparing the country’s crisis to a “biological Fukushima”.

Budget airline says it was following federal rules when family was asked to leave over 2-year-old seen without face covering

Jordan’s deputy prime minister said authorities had neutralized what they said was a mounting threat posed by a former crown prince who has criticized the government of his half-brother, the king.

Britain’s new Digital Markets Unit will seek to ensure tech giants like Facebook and Google don’t exploit any market dominance to crowd out competition, officials say.

Biden moves up deadline for COVID vaccine eligibility to April 19  CBS News President Joe Biden delivers remarks on state of vaccinations | USA TODAY  USA TODAY April 6, 2021 coronavirus news  CNN POLITICO Playbook PM: White House draws a line on vaccination