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Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid calling it a 'nightmare'

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Even if Congress does reach a deal, the extra unemployment amount is likely to be less than $600. By the time the money starts flowing, it could be too late for many Americans who are already in dire straits.

Trump's Iran envoy quits administration as U.S. pushes embargo

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Brian Hook is leaving one day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. would call for a U.N. Security Council vote next week on resolution to indefinitely extend the embargo beyond October.

1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal checks end

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired. The Labor Department's report…

Cuomo takes over governors group as virus batters states

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is poised to lead the group representing the nation's governors, which has played a pivotal role in pushing the Trump administration about state needs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Court reverses order to shut down Dakota Access pipeline during environmental review

By James MacPherson, Associated Press

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Wednesday sided with pipeline owner Energy Transfer to keep oil flowing while the environmental review is conducted.

WATCH: Trump threatens executive action if no virus relief deal reached

By Associated Press

Trump said Wednesday he'll probably deliver his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House now that plans to hold the event in two battleground states have been foiled by coronavirus concerns and restrictions.

COVID-19 has spurred America's first female recession

By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th

Double-digit unemployment. Increased hours of child care. Lost hours and benefits. In three months, women lost a decade’s worth of economic advancement. How long will it take to catch back up?…

State Department official confirms U.S. will extend support for Venezuela's Guaidó

By Scott Smith, Associated Press

Sen. Chris Murphy said the rushed U.S. policy has allowed Maduro to label Guaidó an "American patsy" while hardening Russian and Cuban backing of Maduro.

Pelosi says GOP still doesn't recognize 'gravity' of coronavirus crisis

By Judy Woodruff, Saher Khan

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage across the U.S., the Trump administration and Congress are still discussing another economic aid package. But on Tuesday, the White House and leading Democratic lawmakers gave different accounts of how much progress is…

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'Mulan' will now premiere on Disney Plus for $30

By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

"Mulan" is no longer headed for a major theatrical release. The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it will debut its live-action blockbuster on its subscription streaming service, Disney+, on Sept. 4.