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New research shows the first round of stimulus checks sent to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic prevented a large increase in poverty.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Though it appears there will be no COVID-19 relief bill before Election Day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi still think it’s possible — but it’s up to President Donald Trump. On Friday, Pelosi said a bill could be passed before Election Day if Trump “wants to” approve it. “The biggest step forward… in […]

When Congress goes back into session at the end of July, both Democrats and Republicans expect a debate over another stimulus package.

Though House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to push positivity about reaching a compromise on a coronavirus relief deal before the election, the White House is far less optimistic.

Expectations in July and August that a fifth bipartisan pandemic response bill would eventually be birthed despite increased obstacles have been replaced by genuine pessimism.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said this week the Senate will consider a new stimulus package in July but some fear a new jobs report could derail any plans for a second round of economic relief payments to Americans.

Thousands of Oregonians waited in long lines at credit unions across the state on Thursday to apply for $500 emergency relief checks, but people at one location left with more than they expected.

President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that a coronavirus relief package expected to include another round of direct payments to Americans won’t happen until after Election Day.

With President Donald Trump bypassing the nation’s lawmakers and issuing executive orders to defer payroll taxes and replace an expired unemployment benefit, many are wondering where that leaves a second round of direct payments to Americans.

President Joe Biden was eager to highlight the rapid rebound from the COVID-19 recession and tout recent progress bringing down inflation during his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Here’s a look at what Biden said as well as the full picture behind the president’s economic claims. Deficit  The Department of the Treasury’s seal […]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday dismissed the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks as “one step forward, two steps back.”