Factbox: U.S. lawmakers who tested positive for the coronavirus
Three members of the U.S. Congress have tested positive for the coronavirus, and more than two dozen others have said they are self-quarantining, even as...
U.S. lawmakers close to a $2 trillion stimulus bill
Senior Democrats and Republicans on Tuesday said they were close to reaching a deal on a $2 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus package to try to...
‘My mom is not expendable’: Cuomo
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said that elderly people were “not expendable” and that the “first order of business is to save lives,...
U.S. lawmakers nearing deal for massive aviation sector bailout – sources
U.S. lawmakers are nearing agreement on a $61 billion rescue package for the aviation sector that would include $25 billion in payroll grants for passenger...
Fed may finance medical response and more under U.S. House bill
The U.S. Congress is considering authorizing the Federal Reserve to pay the tab as local governments ramp up shipments of testing equipment, masks and ventilators...
Aid bill has ‘unemployment insurance on steroids’: Schumer
U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday said lawmakers are close to an agreement on a massive coronavirus aid bill that he said would...
Trump is prepared to use emergency act if needed, says VP Pence
President Donald Trump is prepared to use the Defense Production Act but industry has been stepping forward, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Fox...
Democrats, Republicans say deal near on $2 trillion U.S. coronavirus aid
Senior Democrats and Republicans said on Tuesday they were close to a deal on a $2 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus package, raising hopes that the...
Pelosi says she’s optimistic coronavirus relief deal can be reached on Tuesday
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she was hopeful that lawmakers could finalize a coronavirus economic stabilization bill on Tuesday, but that a vote may...
U.S. Congress wrestles with mechanics of voting in coronavirus crisis
Even as the U.S. Congress works on a massive relief bill to stem the toll of the coronavirus pandemic that has sickened three of its...