Mar 26 Watch 4:48 Trump says he’s eager to sign economic relief bill into law President Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force held another news briefing on Thursday evening, at which Trump reiterated his desire to sign the Senate’s new pandemic economic aid package into law. But Trump continues to differ from state governments and health officials… Continue watching
Mar 26 WATCH: Pelosi holds weekly news conference amid virus outbreak By Candice Norwood "I anticipate and feel certain that we will have a strong bipartisan vote," Pelosi told reporters Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 9:40 Much of the world stands still, but Congress pushes forward on aid deal There are now over 60,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the United States, with more than 600 deaths. Much of the country is under orders to stay home. Meanwhile, both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are hailing a legislative… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 3:00 Trump urges Congress to pass pandemic economic relief package President Trump held another news briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday evening, this time announcing his intention to sign the pandemic aid package the Senate drafted in conjunction with his administration. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what Trump said about… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 5:48 How Senate bill would ease pandemic’s economic burden Wall Street soared Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining a record 2,100 points. The gains came as the Senate continued to debate the details of a possible economic recovery package for Americans suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. Lisa… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 6:39 Thune: Coronavirus needs to be dealt with before giving the ‘all clear’ The economic relief bill the Senate is debating would be among the most expensive pieces of legislation in U.S. history. Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss which provisions are still being negotiated and why, unlike… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 7:48 Sanders says coronavirus testing still ‘woefully inadequate’ The Senate and the White House continue to deliberate over another coronavirus economic relief bill. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he would support the measure's “unprecedented expansion” of unemployment compensation, how to get needed medical… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 13:17 2 views on balancing medical risk and economic pain The tragedies we see playing out in Italy and around the world are why most public health officials say it’s far too soon to plan when people can return to work. But President Trump says he wants to see much… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 5:19 More states lock down residents as Trump defends virus response More of the country shut down Friday to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. New York and Illinois joined California in ordering everyone except essential workers to stay home. Meanwhile, President Trump invoked emergency powers to move medical… Continue watching
Mar 20 The U.S. has $23.5 trillion in debt, so how can it still afford a big coronavirus stimulus package? By William D. Lastrapes, The Conversation The Trump administration is asking for $850 billion in stimulus spending to address the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading