Senate Passes President Biden’s American Rescue Plan
The bill must go back to the House for revisions
Nancy Pelosi Slams GOP’s $250,000 Provision For Country’s Food-Insecure Families
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are willing to negotiate with Republicans on the next stimulus, but the parties must find common ground.
New GOP Stimulus Plan Includes Another $1,200 Payment For Individuals
The proposal addresses individual payments, money for schools and unemployment benefits.
Americans To Receive Another $1,200 Stimulus Payment If Democrats Have Their Way
Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats voted on Friday to give Americans an additional $1,200 payout as part of the HEROES Act.
House To Vote On $3 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Despite Republicans' Rejection
The Republican-led Senate is not expected to take up the legislation, already declaring it "dead on arrival" without even seeing it.
Senate GOP Reject House Democrats' $3 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Before Seeing It
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the massive coronavirus bill an "aspirational legislation" not "designed to deal with reality."
Democratic Senators Push For Americans To Receive Monthly $2,000 Check During Pandemic
Sens. Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey are proposing legislation to give $2,000 per month to individuals making less than $120,000.
Maxine Waters Shares ‘Dear Sister’ Is Dying Of Coronavirus
The coronavirus has affected the lives of two key lawmakers. Rep. Maxine Waters and Sen. Elizabeth Warren reveal their ties to COVID-19.
Harvard Says It Won't Take Federal Relief Money Following Criticism
Harvard announced that it would not request or accept federal relief money after Trump said the university would have to "pay [it] back."
Advocates Say Black Businesses Get Sidelined In $484 Billion Relief Package
The Senate has approved a $484 billion relief package intended to aid flailing businesses. Critics of the bill say it doesn't go far enough.
Trump Says Harvard Will Have To 'Pay Back' Relief Money
Harvard has faced backlash for receiving almost $9 million in stimulus funding, despite its multibillion-dollar endowment.
Show Me The (Stimulus) Money!
Three women receive advice from personal finance experts on the best ways to spend their COVID-19 stimulus checks.
Outrage Grows As Multimillion-Dollar Companies Help Deplete Funds Marked For Small Businesses
As Congress seeks to secure another $250 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, outrage grows over who benefited from the first fund.
Pastor Gives Questionable Reasoning For Asking Congregants To Donate Stimulus Checks
Tony Spell went on CNN's New Day Weekend to defend his "stimulus challenge," which asks his followers to donate their checks to the church.
Americans Report Glitches In Rollout Of Stimulus Checks
More than 80 million stimulus payments have been sent to American taxpayers. Several million of those were deposited into third-party accounts.
California To Give $500 Disaster Relief Checks To Undocumented Immigrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $125 million Disaster Relief Fund for undocumented immigrants who don't qualify for federal relief.
Congress Looks To Give Small Businesses Additional $250B Lifeline
Congress looks to add another $250 billion to the small-business aid program, as funds from the first wave run out.
Trump's Name Will Be Printed On Your Stimulus Check
The Treasury Department requested Trump's name to be printed on the checks sent out by the IRS, which could delay them by a few days.
Stimulus Payments Are On The Way
American households are starting to receive coronavirus-spurred stimulus payments, made possible by the CARES Act, via direct deposit.