Bill Paying: Trying to sell his giant infrastructure bill over Republican opposition, President Biden said yesterday he’s “flexible” on his plan for a 28 percent corporate tax rate so long as his plan gets paid for one way or the other. …

DOA: A Minneapolis paramedic called to treat George Floyd testified that when he arrived Floyd was already dead with then Off. Derek Chauvin’s knee still on his neck.    Derek Smith said in a Minneapolis court that he couldn’t find a pulse …

Nine Minutes, 29 Seconds: The first witness in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was a 911 operator who watched on a security camera while Chauvin kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck for nearly 10 minutes …

Arterial Blockage: The giant container ship Ever Given blocking the Suez canal has been partially refloated, raising hopes that one of the world’s most important maritime passageways will re-open soon.    It’s not over yet. Although the ship has been swung parallel to shore, …

Anger and Flames: American cities roiled and burned over the weekend in continuing protest and violence over the police killing of 46-year-old George Floyd in Minneapolis a week ago.   Police, and demonstrators and vandals clashed in the cities of Detroit, Philadelphia, …