Tag: steven mnuchin
GOP splits as virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion
The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House officials negotiate with Congress over money...
Donald Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens
Trump convened GOP leaders at the White House as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell prepared to roll out his $1 trillion package in a matter of days.
Donald Trump urges Senate Republicans to ‘be tough’ on Democrats
Behind closed doors, Trump was unscripted and freewheeling with the 53 GOP senators.
Cities, counties demand Ducey release coronavirus funds
Local governments are eager to provide assistance and are demanding access to federal COVID funds to do so.
Nancy Pelosi: Americans ‘worth it’ on $3T virus aid
Pelosi acknowledged that the proposal is a starting point in negotiations with President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Treasury to begin distributing virus relief money to tribes
The $2.2 trillion federal rescue package set aside $8 billion for tribal governments.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, despite opposition from conservative Republicans.
New pressure on lawmakers as virus aid for firms hits limit
GOP aides said that Mnuchin is prepared to accept additional funding sought by Democrats for hospitals.
Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump’s pandemic response
“We have it totally under control,” Trump said on CNBC.
Congress in standoff on virus aid, but first checks coming
Despite the urgency to act, it's a sudden breakdown over what all sides agree is the need for federal help.
