Aug 04

Democrats, Republicans dig in on virus relief bill

Progress is coming slowly as lawmakers craft another major response to the coronavirus pandemic. Negotiators on the huge relief bill met Monday in the Capitol as issues like food for the poor and aid to schools moved to the forefront.

Democratic Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed President Donald Trump over his response to the coronavirus pandemic following a Senate hearing that featured top health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, and CDC Director Robert Redfield.