With Republicans wary of more coronavirus spending, Trump urges infrastructure plan
U.S. Republican lawmakers signaled caution on Tuesday over Democratic plans to prepare another large spending bill to battle the coronavirus crisis, even as President Donald Trump called for $2 trillion in spending, this time on infrastructure.
Senators urge U.S. airlines to issue ticket refunds after bailout
Nine Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday urged the chief executives of 11 major airlines to issue full cash refunds to customers canceling flights during the coronavirus pandemic after Congress approved a massive rescue package for the hard-hit industr…
Trump calls for $2 trillion infrastructure bill to help economy during coronavirus crisis
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. Congress should pass a $2 trillion spending plan to update the country’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure, calling for it to be included in the next bill lawmakers are currently drafting to respond…
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi will not take coronavirus test
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday she does not plan to be tested for coronavirus despite her proximity to the latest lawmaker diagnosed with the illness.
U.S. House, Senate leaders split on need for more coronavirus legislation
The nation’s top two congressional leaders were divided on Tuesday over the need for more legislation to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus crisis after three earlier bills were approved, including a $2 trillion economic relief measure.
Pelosi urges stronger U.S. federal response to coronavirus
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to do more to implement widespread testing for the coronavirus and deliver critical supplies to combat the outbreak, saying there needed to be a more coordinat…
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi will not take coronavirus test after fifth lawmaker ill
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday she was not concerned about her proximity to a fifth lawmaker who is ill with coronavirus symptoms and was advised by her doctor she does not need to be tested.
Congress should wait to see whether more coronavirus action needed: McConnell
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said U.S. lawmakers should “wait and see” whether a fourth congressional effort was needed to respond to the nation’s coronavirus outbreak and its impact.
Trump says coronavirus guidelines may get tougher; one million Americans tested
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that federal social distancing guidelines might be toughened and travel restrictions with China and Europe would stay in place as he urged Americans to help fight the coronavirus with tough measures through Ap…
First U.S. military service member dies from coronavirus
The first U.S. military service member has died from the coronavirus, the Pentagon said on Monday, as it reported another spike in the number of infected troops.
