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.
Politics Apr 07 Congress, White House pursue next coronavirus bill Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Donald Trump indicated that Americans will need more aid during the stark pandemic and economic shutdown.
Politics Mar 25 $2 trillion virus rescue bill hits late snags in U.S. Senate The measure is the largest economic relief bill in history and both parties' leaders are pushing for quick passage. But several conservative Republican senators want late changes.
Politics Mar 25 WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force holds press briefing on outbreak President Donald Trump said of the greatest public-health emergency in anyone's lifetime, "I don’t think its going to end up being such a rough patch" and anticipated the economy soaring “like a rocket ship” when it's over. Yet he implored…
Nation Mar 25 WATCH: Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote The vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.
Politics Mar 23 Democrats block vote on virus aid package to wrangle more help for workers, public health At the Capitol, tempers flared and emotions were raw as senators struggled over critically needed aid. Democrats argue the package is tilted toward corporations.