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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The discussion around the latest COVID-19 relief bill has hit a hurdle, just as Congress was close to a deal. “In terms of the direct stimulus, in terms of unemployment, housing, those issues now, small businesses with the [Paycheck Protection Program], all those issues, there is an immediacy,” Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Dwight […]

In a tweet sent Saturday from Walter Reed Medical Center, President Donald Trump pushed for another coronavirus relief package that both Republicans and Democrats agree will include a new round of direct payments to most Americans.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been warning of refund delays in what they anticipated would be a “frustrating” filing season for not just American taxpayers but professional filers as well. Here’s what you can do to get your refund faster.

President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses struggling with the prolonged economic fallout.

Senate Democrats are continuing to block the Republican’s efforts to pass a targeted $500 billion COVID-19 relief bill.

Congress is planning to work through the weekend on the next round of coronavirus relief.

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service announced Friday that the deadline to claim a $500-per-child stimulus payment as authorized by the CARES Act has been extended. The IRS is encouraging eligible recipients to use the IRS.gov Non-Filers tool starting August 15 through September 30 to receive the supplemental $500 payments. Many Social Security recipients and people on […]

A second round of stimulus payments to Americans will be part of the next COVID-19 relief package Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday, but negotiations around a second COVID-19 bill are far from over.

Negotiations are ongoing between Senate leaders and the Trump administration on what will be included in the next COVID-19 relief package.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Hill, a 61-year-old custodian who was among the six people killed in last week’s attack at a Nashville elementary school, was remembered Tuesday for his loving nature, his culinary skills and his faith. Hundreds of friends and family members turned out for Hill’s funeral at Stephens Valley Church, where pastor […]

Trump says Congress should redirect $300 billion in unused coronavirus pandemic relief funds for a second direct payment to Americans in need.