Senate fails to move forward with coronavirus stimulus bill
The absence of several senators who are self-quarantining due to the coronavirus sidelined several Republicans who were unable to vote.
Economy
Pandemic has businesses, hourly workers on edge: "I'm scared"
For millions of Americans it's unclear just how long the economy, and their livelihoods, will be paralyzed by the coronavirus outbreak
Minneapolis Fed chief: Small businesses need loans
Neel Kashkari ran the bailout program that helped pull the U.S. out of the Great Recession. Now he has advice as the coronavirus leads the U.S. into a new recession.
The economic emergency created by coronavirus
The former Treasury official who was in charge of the $700 billion government response to the 2008 financial crisis tells 60 Minutes what tools the Federal Reserve can use to combat the economic stress being caused by COVID-19.
The economic fallout of coronavirus
As global finances enter an unprecedented free fall, experts, financial investors and business owners talk about weathering the economic storm
Former White House economic adviser returns as economy tanks
Former White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has offered some bleak economic pictures in the days ahead if businesses remain closed.
Walmart to hire 150,000 temps as consumers stock up
Retailer also offering cash bonuses to hourly workers, saying that "many people could use more cash" right now.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Coronavirus begins to take economic toll
National unemployment claims offered a stark preview of coronavirus' impact, but the worst is likely still to come.
Stocks edge higher as Wall Street weighs fiscal stimulus
Financial markets rose on hopes the federal government will move to prop up the economy. Hurry, Wall Street's saying.
Hotel executive: "I've just cut 95% of my staff"
Ashford CEO Monty Bennett says America's hotel industry might need 18 months to recover from coronavirus crisis.
Brace for recession. Question is, how bad will things get?
Economists say a severe economic slump is already under way — how deep or how long it will last is anyone's guess.
White House, Senate focus on $1 trillion coronavirus aid package
"We're not leaving town until we have constructed and passed another bill," McConnell said.
Trump administration wants to send Americans checks "immediately"
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the virus outbreak's economic impact on airlines is "worse than 9/11."
Fed cuts interest rates to near zero to fight coronavirus impact
"The Fed has to bring the big guns," one analyst said of the central bank's efforts to rescue a slowing U.S. economy.
NBA shutdown will hit low-wage workers first
With the league on hiatus, arena employees and local businesses may have the most to lose.
What Washington is proposing to curb economic impacts of coronavirus
The Trump administration and Congress have been working on a bill to address the detrimental economic impacts of the outbreak.
As workers stay home, small businesses must adapt
Big companies and local governments try grants and tax deferrals to help small players survive coronavirus slowdown.
Payroll tax cut and April 15 extension would mostly help the rich
The White House is pushing for tax relief to counter an economic slowdown. That won't work, experts warn.
Employers announce hiring freezes and layoffs as virus spreads
Job growth has been a key driver of U.S. economic growth — now experts fear the coronavirus will dampen hiring.
As recession threatens, economists say: Just give cash
Main Street, not Wall Street, would be the most efficient target of any federal bailouts, many economists say.
Coronavirus could cost airlines more than $100 billion
"We could discount prices tomorrow and it wouldn't do any good," said one airline executive as travel demand wanes.
With mortgage rates dipping, many are refinancing their homes
Many homeowners are capitalizing on the lowest borrowing costs in years to save money on their mortgages.
U.S. and other large economies pledge cooperation to deal with coronavirus
G-7 industrial countries vow to use "all appropriate tools" to cope with economic fallout, but don't offer specifics.
Stocks jump as Wall Street looks to Fed to offset outbreak
The Dow jumped on Monday after central bankers vowed to provide support if the coronavirus outbreak hits the economy.
Dow plunges another 1,000 points on coronavirus fears
The blue-chip stock index and S&P 500 both slide into "correction" territory as investors sweat over pandemic risks.
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Live Updates: Trump tells GOP "we gave this a very strong shot"
Here's what the U.S. is voting on today for the 2026 midterm elections
U.S. launches defensive strikes at Iranian targets
"Your vote is your voice": A look at why voting matters
Supreme Court rejects Trump's request in California mail ballots dispute
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Trump says "Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible"
Pilot in plane crash said "we're managing the ice," then "Mayday"
Josh Turek pitches "generational change" in tight Iowa Senate race
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