The Senate GOP coronavirus relief package is seen as a starting point in negotiations with Democrats who have passed their own plan in the House.
Author: Michael Collins, USA TODAY
Senate Republicans consider short-term extension of unemployment as extra $600 in benefits nears end
The extra $600 in weekly unemployment benefits that millions of Americans currently receive is set to expire at the end of the month.
Blacks, Latinos and the poor less likely to get $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks, new report says
Report cites disparities in distributing $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks as White House, congressional leaders consider second round of payments.
‘Make-or-break moment’: Trump heads to New Hampshire for campaign rally amid sagging polls, coronavirus fears
The New Hampshire rally comes as Donald Trump tries to recharge his campaign amid sagging polls and a spike in coronavirus cases across the country.
Trump wasn’t briefed on report Russia paid Taliban to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan, White House says
Russian military intelligence unit reportedly offered secret bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan.
White House adopts new safety precautions as coronavirus moves closer to Trump’s inner circle
White House takes new safety precautions to protect President Donald Trump and his staff after two administration aides test positive for coronavirus.
Pence aimed to project normalcy during his trip to Iowa, but coronavirus got in the way
Vice President Pence’s trip to Iowa shows how the Trump administration’s aims to move past coronavirus are sometimes complicated by the virus itself.
Coronavirus stimulus checks sent to dead people should be mailed back to IRS, Treasury says
The Treasury Department gave instructions for returning the checks, but did not say if there are legal consequences for failing to return the money.
Vice President Mike Pence on Mayo Clinic visit: ‘I should have worn a mask’
Vice President Mike Pence appeared to violate Mayo Clinic policy when he toured the medical clinic last week without wearing a face mask.
‘My Fellow American’: Donald Trump letter to stimulus check recipients raises objections
Former taxpayer advocate says Donald Trump’s letter to stimulus check recipients makes the IRS look like the administration’s ‘handmaiden.’