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