August 10, 2020 Trump weighs permanent payroll tax deferral, says it won't impact Social Security Defenders of Social Security were quick to criticize Trump for suspending the taxes, suggesting it was part of a broader initiative to gut the social program.
August 9, 2020 Coronavirus negotiation 'makes me wonder' if Democrats want to tank economy: Navarro Talks have been stalled for weeks as Democrats have asked for more than $3 trillion in the relief bill while Republicans are looking for a narrower package around $1 trillion.
August 7, 2020 Washington impasse on coronavirus relief threatens US economy The impasse in negotiations puts at risk potentially trillions of dollars in aid for families, businesses and the U.S. economy.
August 6, 2020 GOP senators pitch extending extra unemployment aid through end of year The unemployment compromise was introduced by Republican Sens. Mitt Romney, Susan Collins and Martha McSally.
August 6, 2020 Sanders says he wants to tax billionaires' 'obscene' wealth earned during coronavirus pandemic The Vermont independent proposed imposing a 60% levy on the windfall gains that 467 billionaires earned between March 18 and Aug. 3, which he said could raise more than $420 billion.
August 5, 2020 White House, Democrats look to cut coronavirus relief deal on unemployment, evictions by end of week The agreement on a timeline followed a meeting between Mnuchin, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, the four of whom have been meeting almost daily for the past week.
August 5, 2020 McConnell open to extending $600 unemployment boost in coronavirus stimulus deal Democratic leaders and White House officials are trying to finalize another round of emergency aid this week and hold a vote in Congress next week.
July 21, 2020 Trump administration adds 11 companies to sanctions list over Uighur oppression, including suppliers for US firms The sanctions represent another step by the administration as it's heightened pressure on the Chinese government in recent months.
July 15, 2020 Charles Payne knocks Biden as 'very soft' on China, adds 'everyone's coming around' to Trump's view Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is “very soft” on China, Fox Business anchor Charles Payne told “Outnumbered” on Wednesday before adding that "everyone’s coming around" to President Trump's way of thinking about the Asian giant.
July 14, 2020 John Sununu predicts Biden's 'self-defeating' energy policies won't play well in battleground states Former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu told "America’s Newsroom" Tuesday that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s energy plan will not “play well” in Rust Belt states like Pennsylvania and Ohio.