The White House and Congress Democrats dug deeper into their respective tranches Monday amid stalemates over a new coronavirus relief package. The First Chamber was technically back in session on Monday, but there were no signs of a rapid detente over the political and policy differences between the two sides. …
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Federal money for state and local governments is a major sticking point to resume negotiations on the next coronavirus relief package. The White House and the Congress Democrats are divided on the question of whether states should get more money – and if so, how much. Before talks came together …
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The confirmation hearing for President TrumpDonald John Trump Governor Approval Rates Drop As COVID-19 Cases Rise Gohmert Says He Will Take Hydroxychloroquine As Treatment For Virginia Governor COVID-19, Senators Seek CDC Help With Coronavirus Outbreak In Center immigration detention MOREThe controversial candidate to direct the Pentagon’s policy was canceled less …
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