Economy Apr 12 U.S. budget deficit jumps to record $1.7 trillion this year By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Economy Mar 16 Biden to join promotion of pandemic relief plan with visit to Pennsylvania President Joe Biden is joining top messengers already crisscrossing the country to highlight the benefits of his massive COVID-19 rescue plan. By Darlene Superville, Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
Economy Oct 06 Stocks drop after President Trump calls off stimulus talks Stocks dropped on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered a stop to negotiations with Democrats over another round of aid for the economy until after the election. By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Nation Apr 15 5 questions about how the congressional relief bill could affect you and your family PBS NewsHour’s senior political reporter Dan Bush and correspondent Lisa Desjardins are here to take a closer look, and answer your questions, about what the bill could mean for you, and what’s at stake for the 2020 election. By Courtney Vinopal
Politics Apr 07 Congress, White House pursue next coronavirus bill Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Donald Trump indicated that Americans will need more aid during the stark pandemic and economic shutdown. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Apr 06 Worried about your finances during the coronavirus pandemic? Here are some tips. By Courtney Vinopal The economic downturn spurred by shutdowns meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus has been swift, but there are measures people can take now to manage their personal finances during this difficult time. Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch 9:22 Where Senate negotiations on the next COVID-19 relief bill stand As the global spread of the novel coronavirus accelerates, over a fifth of the world’s population is being asked to stay home. More than 35,000 cases and at least 400 deaths are confirmed in the U.S. Meanwhile, Congress is struggling… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 11:18 What the U.S. federal government is doing to fight COVID-19 In the U.S., nearly 100 people have died from novel coronavirus among 5,200 confirmed cases. With the infection expected to spread more broadly and businesses and organizations shutting down, what is the latest federal government response? Lisa Desjardins, Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch 14:46 Can Congress, Trump put pandemic response ahead of politics? On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are working on a multi-billion dollar novel coronavirus aid package to help the Americans hit hardest by the pandemic. They, along with Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders, also weighed in on President… Continue watching
Jan 18 Bush Calls for $145 Billion Economic ‘Shot in Arm’ By PBS NewsHour President Bush called for about $145 billion worth of tax relief for individuals and businesses Friday to give the U.S. economy a "shot in the arm" and hopefully avert a recession. Continue reading