Trump needs to be ‘laser-focused’ on keeping people employed: Biden
Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden on Tuesday said he offered President Trump a ’10-point plan’ that would help provide relief to workers....
House chairman wants Navy leader’s removal, despite apology
The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee reiterated his call on Tuesday for the removal of Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly,...
U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to fund $3 billion oil purchase for emergency reserve
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday providing $3 billion to buy oil to put in the national emergency reserve as...
White House to hold call with banks as hundreds struggle to access small business loans
The White House was due to speak with banks on Tuesday, as the administration’s $350 billion program to support ailing businesses continued to confront hurdles,...
Pelosi says U.S. administration wants more funds for coronavirus relief: CNN
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called her to ask Congress for more money to help small businesses hobbled by the...
Trump removes inspector general overseeing $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief: Politico
President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general who was named to oversee implementation of the $2.3 trillion coronavirus economic relief, Politico reported on Tuesday....
Long lines and drive-through voting as Wisconsinites brave polls amid coronavirus
Wisconsin voters faced long lines at limited polling locations on Tuesday, as the Midwestern state’s presidential primary and local elections moved ahead despite mounting fears...
Trump removes inspector general overseeing implementation of $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief: Politico
President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general who was named to oversee implementation of the $2.3 trillion coronavirus economic relief, Politico reported on Tuesday....
U.S. Senate leader hopes to OK more money for small businesses on Thursday
U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he was working with the Senate’s top Democrat to get more funds approved this week for...
Congress presses Trump administration to fix small business relief program
U.S. lawmakers have urged the Treasury Department to clarify and streamline the government’s small business loan program, after hearing gripes from local businesses....