Senate Democrats blocked a $300 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill Thursday, leaving little chance that Congress will pass much-needed financial relief for Americans weathering the coronavirus pandemic ahead of the November election
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Author: Christal Hayes, USA TODAY
Michelle Obama goes ‘high’, GOP’s John Kasich blasts Trump and other top moments from the DNC’s opening night
Michelle Obama, wearing a ‘VOTE’ necklace, said Trump is “in over his head.” She said: “We’ve got to vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it.”
Dems, White House optimistic stimulus deal could be reached this week after both sides make concessions
Top Democrats and negotiators from the White House say a deal on a coronavirus stimulus package could be reached by the end of the week.
Trump weighs executive action as negotiations progress on next coronavirus stimulus package
The president on Monday said he was weighing executive action as Congress and the White House struggle to break the impasse.
$600 unemployment bonus is set to run out in days as Congress rushes to negotiate next COVID-19 bill
House Democrats demand the $600 boost be extended, but many Republicans on Capitol Hill dubbed the extension a nonstarter.
‘Children are going hungry’: Angelina Jolie urges Congress to increase food stamp benefits in next coronavirus legislation
Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie is lobbying Congress to increase food assistance to families amid the coronavirus pandemic.
House passes $484 billion coronavirus stimulus for small businesses and hospitals, sends bill to Trump
The $484 billion measure offers funds for the Paycheck Protection Program and sends more money to hospitals struggling because of the coronavirus.
Stimulus program for small businesses runs out of money as Congress remains at odds over more funds
The Small Business Administration said it has halted accepting new applications for loans and enrolling new lenders because of the lapse in funds.
Stimulus program for small business nearly depleted as Congress still negotiating a deal
Over roughly two weeks, about 90% of the billions set aside to help businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic has been allocated.
Trump, lawmakers slam Rep. Thomas Massie over need to travel for coronavirus vote
Frustrated and angry House lawmakers were rushing back to Washington, taking red-eye flights and driving for hours due to threats that one member could block a vital and historic $2 trillion bill to help Americans and businesses reeling from the impact…