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Joe Biden September 1, 2020

Biden reportedly eyeing $1T January coronavirus stimulus amid impasse in negotiations

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden could try to move on a $1 trillion aid package in January if he wins the November presidential election. 

Nancy Pelosi August 19, 2020

Over 100 Democrats urge Pelosi to extend $600 unemployment benefits

More than 100 Democrats are pushing party leadership to vote this week on an extension of the extra federal unemployment benefits.

White House August 19, 2020

White House sees path to scaled-back coronavirus aid deal with Dems

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows suggested the two sides are coming closer to cutting a bipartisan relief deal.

Coronavirus August 18, 2020

Republicans to renew push for coronavirus stimulus deal with smaller aid package

Senate Republicans reportedly plan to renew the push for a coronavirus stimulus deal with the introduction of a scaled-back aid package

Economic Policy August 13, 2020

Stimulus talks could drag into September as negotiations hit wall over aid deal

Both sides indicated on Thursday that an agreement is still out of reach after six days of no in-person meetings.

Homeless Crisis August 12, 2020

Coronavirus stimulus bill deadlock could prompt 'tsunami' of evictions, study warns

As many as 40 million people are at risk of losing their homes across the country as evictions moratoriums expire in dozens of states, a new study estimates.

Economic Policy August 11, 2020

Stalled coronavirus relief negotiations hit new obstacle: State aid

The two sides are at odds over whether states should receive additional funding in the next round of emergency aid -- and if so, how much.  

Donald Trump August 10, 2020

Trump weighs permanent payroll tax deferral, says it won't impact Social Security

Defenders of Social Security were quick to criticize Trump for suspending the taxes, suggesting it was part of a broader initiative to gut the social program.

Economic Policy August 9, 2020

Coronavirus negotiation 'makes me wonder' if Democrats want to tank economy: Navarro

Talks have been stalled for weeks as Democrats have asked for more than $3 trillion in the relief bill while Republicans are looking for a narrower package around $1 trillion.

Economic Policy August 7, 2020

Washington impasse on coronavirus relief threatens US economy

The impasse in negotiations puts at risk potentially trillions of dollars in aid for families, businesses and the U.S. economy.

Mitt Romney August 6, 2020

GOP senators pitch extending extra unemployment aid through end of year

The unemployment compromise was introduced by Republican Sens. Mitt Romney, Susan Collins and Martha McSally.