Nation Feb 24 Not waiting for Washington, states pass their own pandemic aid packages By Brian Witte, Associated Press
Nation Jan 22 The data behind 9 big challenges facing Biden President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris face a confluence of crises as they kick off their first 100 days in leadership. By Vignesh Ramachandran, Chloe Jones, Dorothy Hastings, Isabella Isaacs-Thomas, Candice Norwood
Economy Dec 11 Watch 6:40 ‘Frustrated and fractured’ Congress remains at an impasse on COVID relief There was a swirl of activity in Washington, D.C. Friday from the U.S. Capitol to the Supreme Court. Congress remains at a stalemate over a bipartisan relief bill, while the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit brought by Texas that challenged…
Economy Dec 07 Watch 3:26 Congress nears economic aid deal as critical deadlines approach With the COVID-19 pandemic surging and some economic relief set to expire soon, Congress is nearing a deal on hundreds of billions of dollars in new aid. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to walk us through what's on the table.
Nation Dec 05 A bleak outlook for millions facing cutoff of US jobless aid Unemployment has forced aching decisions on millions of Americans and their families in the face of a rampaging viral epidemic that has closed shops and restaurants, paralyzed travel and left millions jobless for months. Now, their predicaments stand to grow… By Christopher Rugaber, Casey Smith, Associated Press
Sep 15 WATCH: House GOP unveils tax cuts, police funds in election agenda By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy has rolled out Republicans’ priorities of tax breaks and police funding for 2021. It's the GOP’s calling card to voters as they try to wrest back seats from Democrats in the November election. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 2:40 How far apart are Democrats and Republicans on new coronavirus relief bill? A deal on a new coronavirus relief package seems distant and elusive, as congressional Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse on key issues. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss where negotiations stand and how far apart the two… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 8:58 Kudlow: Trump might use other funding to pay for federal unemployment As another 1.2 million Americans file for unemployment amid the pandemic’s economic wreckage, Congress and the White House are still stalled on a deal for a new coronavirus relief package. President Trump’s top economic adviser, Lawrence Kudlow, joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 5:19 Where Senate Republicans stand on proposal for more coronavirus aid It has been months since Congress passed a coronavirus relief bill into law. The extra $600 per week in unemployment benefits granted by an earlier piece of legislation expires this Friday, leaving millions of Americans in financial limbo. Though Senate… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 3:24 What these Americans say they need from congressional pandemic aid With Congress back in session, lawmakers are considering another round of coronavirus relief. Two of the major sticking points are prolonging increased unemployment benefits and protecting against coronavirus-related lawsuits. What do Americans think about these two issues, as they grapple… Continue watching