Dr. Anthony Fauci is among those who are testifying before House lawmakers on Tuesday about the Trump administration’s coroanvirus response.
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Portraits of House Speakers who served in Confederacy to be removed on Juneteenth, Pelosi says
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the portraits “are symbols that set back our nation’s work to confront and combat bigotry.”
In emotional debate, Sens. Cory Booker, Kamala Harris plead for Rand Paul to allow anti-lynching bill to pass
An anti-lynching bill that Sen. Rand Paul has held up in the Senate for several months led to a heated and passionate battle on the Senate floor Thursday.
‘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.
Senate approves measure to replenish halted coronavirus small-business loan program
The Paycheck Protection Program, which provides loans to small businesses, was halted Thursday after it allocated all of its initial $349 billion.
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.
Small business relief in danger of drying up as negotiations stall in coronavirus bill
Billions of dollars in additional relief for small businesses in danger of shuttering due to the coronavirus has been left in the crossfire as congressional leaders fight over what should be included in the emergency package.
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Mnuchin promises stimulus checks for many in 2 weeks after Democrats warn it could be months
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said many Americans can expect to see $1,200 stimulus checks show up in their bank accounts in about two weeks.