May 4, 2020 McConnell, Schumer spar over health of lawmakers as Senate convenes for first time in weeks The Senate on Monday convened for the first time since March 25 as Democrats and Republicans clashed over the health of senators, as well as GOP efforts to confirm federal judges amid the coronavirus pandemic.
May 1, 2020 GOP leaders draw red line on next phase of coronavirus aid legislation The top Republicans in the House and Senate made clear Friday their demands in the latest round of coronavirus relief legislation: granting businesses protection from lawsuits.
April 28, 2020 Dems double down on call for $500B in state aid, reject McConnell's bankruptcy push Democratic leaders on Tuesday doubled down on their demand for $500 billion in aid to states to help with the coronavirus crisis, while rejecting a suggestion by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that some struggling states may need to declare bankruptcy.
April 27, 2020 Schumer proposing measure to block Trump's name from future coronavirus relief checks Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly will propose a measure that would block President Trump from having his name appear on any future coronavirus relief checks, as part of a potential “Phase 4” stimulus package.
April 25, 2020 WH Press Secretary confirms May transition period, says safe 'data-driven' reopen will happen White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirmed Saturday that May seems like it will be an economic transition period for the United States as states safely reopen under "data-driven guidelines" from the Trump administration.
April 21, 2020 Mark Levin slams 'FDR adherent' Mnuchin, both parties for forcing through 'Maduro economic plan' Mark Levin lit into Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and leaders of both parties in Congress Tuesday after the Senate approved $484 billion in aid to help small businesses and other establishments deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which Levin said could potentially explode inflation and create "Weimar Republic"-level financial distress on future generations.
April 19, 2020 Schumer defends adding demands to small business relief because they 'are now going into the bill' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., defended Democrats' insistence on including additional provisions in legislation that Republicans only wanted to replenish funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), even though it has resulted in small businesses having to wait for relief.
April 17, 2020 MSNBC host clashes with Schumer after claiming Dems 'standing in the way' of small business relief Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., defended his party on Friday as MSNBC anchor Willie Geist pressed him on Democrats' reluctance to approve relief for small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 16, 2020 Job Creators Network blasts Pelosi and Schumer's small business stonewalling: 'It's ridiculous' There is "absolutely no reason" why Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., should oppose additional emergency funding to help small businesses shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic, Job Creators Network President and CEO Alfredo Ortiz asserted Thursday.
April 15, 2020 AOC doesn't rule out 2022 primary challenge against Schumer Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez left the door open Wednesday to a potential Democratic primary challenge to New York Sen. Chuck Schumer in 2022.