Relief bill

Progress is coming slowly as lawmakers craft another major response to the coronavirus pandemic

The top White House negotiators are set to meet with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol on the next coronavirus relief package

Republican Congressional leaders and the White House have reached a tentative deal Wednesday on a $1 trillion coronavirus relief package, separate from the Democrat’s $3 trillion bill. The deal reportedly includes another round of direct payments to Americans, plus $16 billion in new money for coronavirus testing, something President Trump opposed.

Legislation to add new flexibility to a coronavirus relief program for small businesses is on its way to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature after passing the Senate.