READ: $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
The Senate has struck a historic $2 trillion deal in response to the coronavirus pandemic to provide relief for Americans, businesses and the health care industry.
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FACT CHECK: Testing Should Take Place Wherever There Are Cases Despite Trump's View
Trump said he doesn't think testing needs to happen in entire states in the Midwest. But there are cases in all 50 states, and to stop the spread, testing needs to take place.
President Trump Urges Swift Passage Of Coronavirus Relief Bill
Last-minute objections are holding up a massive aid package that Trump says he will sign.
What's In It For You? $1,200 Checks, 13 Weeks Of Unemployment Payments And More
Congress has announced agreement on a $2 trillion economic relief package for the effects of COVID-19. Most households will get a relief check, and unemployment insurance has been greatly expanded.
Senate Set To Vote On $2 Trillion Coronavirus Economic Relief Legislation
The Senate reached a deal on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus economic rescue package that provides direct cash payments, unemployment aid, small business loans and help for impacted industries.
Senate Coronavirus Bill Includes $400 Million To Protect Elections
The money is far less than the $4 billion some Democrats had wanted. It would allow states to expand mail-in and early voting, online voter registration and help secure in-person voting sites.
Coronavirus Updates: Economic Rescue Legislation, Unemployment Projections
NPR global health, economics and politics correspondents recount the latest developments in the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing economic crisis it has caused.
Coronavirus Package Would Bar Trump And Lawmakers From Funds, Top Democrat Says
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., says he's secured a provision in the $2 trillion rescue bill that would prohibit the president and others from receiving Treasury loans or investments.
After Urging Social Distancing, Trump Offers A Different Message
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, about the call from some U.S. officials to begin ending social distancing policies.
After Days Of Negotiations, Deal Reached On Emergency Aid Measure
The Senate and White House worked through an agreement on a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package early Wednesday morning. The agreement means Congress could be close to passing a deal.