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Trump relents, signs COVID relief, averts federal shutdown
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package, ending days of drama over his refusal...
Republicans block $2,000 virus checks despite Trump demand
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans shot down a Democratic bid on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump's longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments...
Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has threatened to torpedo Congress’ massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep...
$900B COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to...
Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) – After months of Washington gridlock, Congress is set to act on a $900 billion pandemic relief package, finally delivering long-sought cash...
McConnell says no COVID-19 bill likely before Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump's most powerful GOP ally in the Senate said Friday that Congress is unlikely to deliver another big COVID-19...
McConnell: Senate to vote on ‘targeted’ virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, under pressure from GOP senators in tough reelection races, said Tuesday the Senate would vote on...
White House drops payroll tax cut after GOP allies object
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House reluctantly dropped its bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes Thursday as Republicans prepared to unveil a $1...
Senate passes fix for small-business coronavirus relief
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate on Wednesday passed legislation to make it easier for businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic to take advantage...
CBO says deficit to reach $3.7 trillion in economic decline
WASHINGTON (AP) – A recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a government spending spree on testing, health care and aid to businesses and households...
