Politics Apr 28 U.S. House postpones return amid virus worries Facing the stark, startling reality that Congress may not be able to fully resume for a year, House leaders are desperately reaching for new, work-from-away options.
Politics Apr 25 In Trump’s shadow, Congress-at-home eyes reboot during virus Every day lawmakers shelter at home, their public role is being visibly diminished. While they are approving record sums of virus aid, they are ceding authority to oversee the effort and tackle next steps.
Politics Apr 21 WATCH: Senate approves $483 billion virus aid deal The coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small-business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing.
Economy Apr 20 Talks drag on $450 billion virus aid for small businesses, hospitals The Trump administration and Congress are struggling to seal an agreement on more than $450 billion to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus, but the Trump administration and key lawmakers insisted a final pact is within reach.
Politics Apr 19 WATCH: Trump says he’s close to a deal with Congress on virus aid WASHINGTON — The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
Politics Apr 19 Evolving aid package offers billions for hospitals, testing The Trump administration and Congress are nearing an agreement as early as Sunday on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and…
Politics Apr 11 GOP leaders hit brakes on virus aid as governors seek help As governors plead for aid, Republican leaders in Congress said Saturday they prefer replenishing a $350 billion small business program rather than negotiate the broader coronavirus package Democrats are pushing with the White House.
Politics Apr 08 Congress headed toward showdown over virus aid The next potential coronavirus aid package is taking shape as President Donald Trump seeks $250 billion for small businesses and Democrats propose adding another $250 billion for small communities, protective gear and food stamps. The question now is whether Congress…
Economy Apr 07 WATCH: Trump holds meeting on small business relief, seeks $250 billion more for payrolls As Congress races to craft the next coronavirus rescue package, President Donald Trump's sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks.
Economy Apr 07 Schumer proposes $25,000 ‘heroes’ pay for frontline workers The pay would go to nurses, truck drivers grocery store clerks and others he said are are keeping Americans safe.