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Dozens of states file anti-trust lawsuit against Google

By Associated Press

In many ways, the flurry of U.S. antitrust suits represent an attempt to catch up with European regulators who have spent the past several years trying to crack down on Google.

States grapple with next steps on evictions as crisis grows

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

If Oregon extends its eviction moratorium next week, it would go further than a one-month extension of a federal eviction measure expected in a coronavirus relief package nearing consensus in Congress.

Final stretch on COVID-19 economic relief, but no deal yet

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Congressional negotiators on the long-delayed $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package worked through a handful of remaining holdups Thursday as they labored to seal a final agreement for more help to businesses and the unemployed and new stimulus payments to…

U.S. jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy's recovery from its springtime collapse.

Congress closes in on a deal for an economic relief bill

Lawmakers in Washington inched closer to an elusive deal on an economic relief bill during the pandemic, with both sides making concessions including the possibility of direct-payment checks to Americans. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest.

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WATCH: Fed chair Jerome Powell discusses economy

By Christopher Rugaber, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve said it will keep buying government bonds until the economy makes "substantial" progress — a step intended to reassure financial markets and keep long-term borrowing rates low indefinitely.

Germany backs bill requiring tech companies to make 5G security pledge

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

The bill seeks to address concerns that vendors such as Chinese tech company Huawei might pose a security risk if they have access to core parts of the German telecoms network.

U.S. brands Vietnam and Switzerland as currency manipulators

By Martin Crutsinger, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The U.S. Treasury Department report said that Vietnam and Switzerland were the only two countries that met all three criteria for being named a currency manipulator.

Lawmakers near agreement on long-delayed pandemic aid bill

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

A deal could come as early as Wednesday on legislation that would extend help to individuals and businesses and ship coronavirus vaccines to millions.