Democrats and Republicans are closing in on a massive stimulus package to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus. In perhaps the biggest signal that an agreement was close, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told CNBC on Tuesday morning that there is “real optimism” Congress can clinch a pact within a few hours. Senate Majority Leader […]
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GOP bill fails in key Senate procedural vote
A massive funding package to combat the impact of coronavirus did not get enough votes in a key Senate procedural vote Sunday evening. The stalemate came hours after Democratic leaders warned that the bill did too much to bail out companies and not enough to help workers. Stock futures cratered as the two parties failed to […]
William Barr criticizes Trump tweets about Roger Stone
Attorney General William Barr, in a stunning rebuke to his boss, said Thursday that President Donald Trump should stop tweeting about the Justice Department, complaining that the president’s comments “make it impossible for me to do my job.” The remarks in an ABC News interview followed days of sharp criticism of Barr, Trump and the DOJ […]
Coronavirus could bring jobs, manufacturing back to the US
Wilbur Ross Mike Blake | Reuters The fast-spreading coronavirus has infected thousands of people in China and raised fears about a global pandemic — and that could have a positive impact on the U.S. economy, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said Thursday. Ross said in a Fox Business Network interview that the disease, which Chinese […]
Barack and Michelle Obama-produced Netflix doc gets Oscar nod
President Barack Obama sits with first lady Michelle Obama to watch musical perfomances during the 94th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse in PresidentÕs Park on December 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images) Paul Morigi/Getty Images A documentary created by former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle […]