Oct 07 In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of coronavirus relief By Associated Press The White House on Wednesday tried to salvage its favorite items lost in the rubble of COVID-19 relief talks that President Donald Trump suspended. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 4:53 Trump urges Americans not to fear virus that has killed over 210,000 By Yamiche Alcindor After returning to the White House from the hospital, President Trump continued to downplay the severity of COVID-19, telling Americans, “Don’t be afraid of it.” He also said he was “feeling great,” although he remains on a powerful combination of… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 4:48 Pelosi, Mnuchin continue relief bill talks, but prospects remain uncertain Another 837,000 Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week -- a slight decline from the week before, but still a historically high level. Meanwhile, prospects for new federal pandemic relief remain uncertain, though House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 7:15 Why U.S. airlines say they need more federal aid to survive U.S. airlines are facing a challenging deadline. A dramatic decrease in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic has many struggling to stay solvent, and several carriers say they'll be forced to furlough employees unless they receive more federal aid. Amna… Continue watching
Sep 17 WATCH: Pelosi promises Democrats will ‘keep fighting’ for virus funding By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will hold a news conference Sept. 17 to discuss securing additional funding for COVID-19 testing in the United States. 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
Aug 03 Watch 5:04 Where Congress stands on a potential new pandemic relief bill COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S., but children in some southern states returned to school Monday -- causing parents to worry about potential virus transmission. Meanwhile, negotiations over a new economic relief bill continued between the White House and… Continue watching
Jul 31 Rent and other monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off By Russ Bynum, Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent. Many who lost jobs months ago are already behind on payments. Continue reading
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