President Trump's call to boost pandemic relief payments to $2,000 remains stuck in the Senate. Economists say there are more targeted ways to provide help to the people who need it most.
Critics accuse the luxury hotel chain owned by billionaire Robert B. Rowling of taking money that could have helped small businesses or other companies that might have used it to pay their workers.
In the contest over COVID-19 relief, the ball is in the GOP's court. Investigators search for a motive behind the Nashville bombing. Plus, Georgia's two crucial Senate runoffs are a week away.
From direct payments for American households to mass transit, the legislation President Trump signed on Sunday has money for individuals and institutions affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump signed a pandemic relief bill that provides hundreds of billions of dollars in aid for struggling families and businesses. But his delay in signing may cost jobless workers some help.
The House is set to vote Monday to increase federal direct payments included in the pandemic relief bill to $2,000 — in a move likely to die in the Senate. President Trump supports the measure.
President Trump signed the coronavirus relief aid and government spending package after demanding last-minute changes that put the deal in limbo. Congress passed the legislation last week.
President Trump signs into law the coronavirus relief and spending package. Nashville investigators identify the Christmas Day bomber. Plus, the EU launches its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations.