Sanders, Khanna seek bolstering production of PPE
The act would provide an additional $75 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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House scraps plans to return to Capitol as Senate forges ahead
The Senate is still expected to return to the Capitol next week.
Unemployment backlog hurting millions
As an unprecedented 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in just five weeks, the claims system cannot handle the surge of applications. The backlog is exacerbating financial insecurity for millions of Americans who have lost their jobs. Optimal Capital market analyst Frances Stacy joins CBSN to discuss the dire economic situation.
New funding for small business loans already gone, bankers say
Thousands of small employers are lining up for new federal funding earmarked for Paycheck Protection Program.
Trump threatens to adjourn Congress – it would be unprecedented
Move would be bid to get more of his nominees through Senate, but conditions spelled out in Constitution for him to try it aren't in place.
Latino lawmakers call for protections for undocumented farmworkers
At least half of the nation's agricultural workers are undocumented — and they will not be getting coronavirus relief checks.
Congress will not return to Washington until May 4
Most members will not return to Washington before May, but Congress can still pass measures with unanimous consent.
Democrats and GOP at impasse over coronavirus small business relief
Democratic leaders say the small business program should be altered to ensure that loans are properly given out to underserved communities.
Members of Congress connect with constituents while working from home
Like many Americans, lawmakers are now relying on their phones and video conferences to tele-work.
Bipartisan lawmakers make another push for remote voting
Congressional leaders still oppose the idea.
Stimulus bill lets Americans raid retirement accounts
People can withdraw money penalty-free if they've suffered in the pandemic—but finance pros say it should be last resort.
Pelosi says House will take up coronavirus relief bill on Friday
The Senate approved a $2 trillion emergency package late Wednesday, sending it to the House for approval.
Stimulus bill has tax break to help employers ease student loan debt
The provision, reported on by CBS News in May 2019, will give employers the ability to help employees pay off their student loans without being taxed.
20 House Democrats urge Trump to issue nationwide shelter in place order
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna and 19 of his colleagues sent a letter to the White House on Tuesday.
Senate adjourns before voting on coronavirus stimulus package
The final legislation is expected to cost upwards of $1 trillion.
Progressive challenger defeats establishment Democrat in primary
Marie Newman narrowly lost to Dan Lipinski in the 2018 primary, but defeated him in Tuesday's rematch.
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.
Senators of both parties dissatisfied with coronavirus response
Top health officials in the Trump administration briefed members of Congress on the coronavirus Thursday morning.
Pelosi and McConnell moving towards halting U.S. Capitol tours
Senator Dianne Feinstein called for closing the U.S. Capitol to tours earlier on Wednesday.
Feds mull tax deadline extension as coronavirus spreads
Treasury chief Steve Mnuchin compare the outbreak to a "hurricane" in proposing to aid affected businesses.
Trump says coronavirus "will go away" and to "stay calm"
President Trump and top economic advisers went to Capitol Hill today to lobby for coronavirus tax relief.
U.S. officials brief Congress on election security
Top U.S. officials briefed Congress on election security Tuesday, telling lawmakers they had "nothing to support" the notion that Russian President Vladimir Putin favored one candidate or another.
Top House Democrat denounces Trump for golfing during coronavirus outbreak
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries said Mr. Trump has "failed to show a scintilla" of leadership as the nation grapples with the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump signs $8.3 billion emergency package to combat coronavirus
The package was passed by overwhelming bipartisan majorities in Congress earlier this week.
House passes $8.3 billion package to fight coronavirus
The deal is far higher than the $2.5 billion originally requested by President Trump to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
Hegseth to announce 20% cut to generals and admirals
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
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