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 divided U.S. Congress could soon act to try to limit the pandemic’s economic fallout.
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 News on Tuesday.
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 not be able to be held until Wednesday.
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 members, its leadership is wrestling with how the chambers can continue to function in an era of social distancing.
U.S. lawmakers nearing deal for $32 billion aviation sector bailout
U.S. lawmakers are nearing agreement on a package of grants for passenger and cargo airlines and contractors worth $32 billion as part of a massive U.S. stimulus and rescue package amid the massive travel demand falloff because of the coronavirus outbr…
Factbox:Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
Britain joined the ranks of countries in lockdown to try to hold back the coronavirus pandemic, and data showed business activity collapsing from Australia and Japan to Western Europe at a record pace in March. The picture in the United States is expec…
McConnell, Pelosi, Mnuchin see deal soon 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 divided U.S. Congress could soon act to try to limit the pandemic’s economic fallout.
McConnell says lawmakers very close to a deal on coronavirus bill
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said lawmakers were very close on Tuesday to a deal on an economic package that will provide relief for Americans and businesses during the coronavirus outbreak.
House Speaker Pelosi sees ‘real optimism’ for coronavirus deal in next few hours: CNBC
Democratic U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that later on Tuesday Congress could soon reach a deal to pass an economic relief package for the fallout from the coronavirus crisis.
Senate, administration optimistic on deal for massive coronavirus aid bill
The U.S. Senate could pass a $2 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus package as soon as Tuesday, negotiators said, insisting they had made significant progress despite failing so far to reach a bipartisan deal on the sweeping legislation.