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McConnell Rejects Initial Moves to Pass $2,000 Stimulus Bill
The increased stimulus proposal is supported by Democrats, a handful of Republican senators and President Donald Trump.
Trump’s Stimulus and Defense Shenanigans Are Having Ripple Effects in Georgia
If McConnell loses his leadership seat due to Trump’s shenanigans tipping Georgia, I might laugh for a thousand years.
Bernie Sanders Vows to Filibuster Military Budget to Force Vote on $2,000 Checks
Though Sanders can't ultimately stop the veto override, he can force the Senate to stay in session until the New Year.
Sanders Says Trump Must Get GOP to Stop Blocking $2,000 Relief Checks
The House on Monday will attempt to pass legislation to increase the direct payments in the aid measure to $2,000.
On Christmas, Let’s Reach for Hope in This Dark Winter
The deep darkness on this Christmas Day is caused by far more than an annual celestial exercise.
Trump’s Biggest Opposition on $2,000 Stimulus Checks? His Own Party.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Congress could “pass $2,000 checks this week if the Senate GOP agrees to stand down.”
GOP Senator Worth $39 Million Was Biggest Opponent of the $600 Stimulus Checks
Much of the loudest opposition to the $600 check has come from senators who are personally worth tens of millions.
What Will Trump Attempt in His Last Days? We Must Prepare for Anything.
What Trump may do in his waning days is only unthinkable if you have not been paying attention.
Critics Blast $600 Stimulus Checks That Won’t Cover 1 Month’s Rent for Most
The $600 checks are half of what a coronavirus economic aid package offered most Americans earlier this year.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Neighbors Are Trying to Block His Return
When Trump returns to Mar-a-Lago, he may be turned away by neighbors citing rules against using clubs as a residence.