Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell revealed the Republican coronavirus relief plan Monday. Here’s what we know about the bill, as Republican leaders gradually release the details: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, Republican of Iowa, said he would establish federal unemployment insurance improved to 70% of a worker’s previous wages, …
Read More »Kudlow says coronavirus relief will include $ 1,200 checks and extension of eviction moratorium
Larry Kudlow, director of the U.S. National Economic Council, speaks to members of the media at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Jim Lo Scalzo | Bloomberg | fake pictures White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Sunday that the next round of coronavirus …
Read More »China orders the United States to close consulate in Chengdu
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that it is revoking the license for the United States Consulate General in the city of Chengdu, southwest China. The ministry also ordered the consulate general to cease operations, according to an online statement. “The current situation between China and the United States …
Read More »Trump cancels parts of Republican convention established for Jacksonville, Florida, citing coronavirus
United States President Donald Trump stands next to a map of the United States of reported coronavirus cases as he talks about the administration’s plan to reopen schools during a press conference on coronavirus disease (COVID- 19) at the White House in Washington on July 23, 2020. Kevin Lamarque | …
Read More »Romney reportedly to vote against controversial Fed nominee Judy Shelton
Senator Mitt Romney, a Republican from Utah, listens during a Senate Small Business Committee hearing on Coronavirus Relief Aid and “CARES Act Title I Implementation”, in Washington, USA, June 10 2020. Al Drago | Reuters Senator Mitt Romney plans to vote against Judy Shelton’s controversial nomination for the Federal Reserve, …
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