Senate Blocks Democratic Push for Trump's $2K Checks
Trump has been pushing to more than triple the $600 payments approved by Congress. The House approved the larger checks, but the issue divides Republicans.
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Next Virus Aid Package Could Easily Swell Past $1 Trillion
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a new round of direct payments to Americans, similar to the $1,200 checks sent in spring.
GOP Leaders Head to White House as Virus Crisis Deepens
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is prepared to roll out the $1 trillion package in a matter of days.
Outcry as Some Nursing Homes Try to Grab Stimulus Checks
The industry says the problem with stimulus checks is not widespread.
GOP Lawmakers Push for 'Clean' Extension of Payroll Program
They also want to ensure that the paycheck protection program is opened up more to businesses.
US Relief Checks Begin Arriving as Economic Damage Piles Up
Retail sales fell by an unprecedented 8.7%.
Cities, Counties Fear Losing Out on US Virus Rescue Funding
Localities below the half-million population threshold are in limbo.
Democrats Stall President's $250B Business Virus Aid Package
That doesn't mean the legislation is dead.
McConnell, Democrats Jostle Over Urgent Business Virus Aid
Democratic leaders want add-ons and protections to make sure businesses in disadvantaged communities can participate.
Wyoming Legislators Consider First Special Session Since 2004
The session would be held to decide what to do with $1.25 billon in federal stimulus money coming to the state.