Coronavirus Rescue Bill Fails Its First Vote
It is remarkably difficult to get precise details about the coronavirus rescue bill that’s currently stalled in the Senate. But here are the main pieces: The negotiations over this bill have been almost a parody of modern American political polarization. Republicans cared only about the loans to businesses and the flashy $1,200 checks for all…
Trump Wouldn’t Rule Out Sending Coronavirus Stimulus Cash to His Own Properties
Jim Loscalzo/CNP via Zuma At today’s daily coronavirus task force press conference-slash-MAGA rally, President Trump wouldn’t rule out bailing out his own hotel business with the stimulus funds currently stuck at a Congressional impasse. “Will you commit publicly that none of that taxpayer money will go toward your own personal properties?” asked a reporter, posing…
Quote of the Day: Donald Trump Finally Has His Revenge on New York City
From New York City mayor Bill de Blasio on the coronavirus crisis: The president of the United States is from New York City and he will not lift a finger to help his hometown, and I don’t get it. This is not a mystery. For years New York has sneered at Donald Trump. It mocked…
AOC: Trump Is “Going to Cost Lives” If He Doesn’t Use the Defense Production Act
Samuel Corum/Getty Images Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) sharply criticized President Trump on Sunday for not using his authority to force manufacturers to make medical supplies and other protective equipment that healthcare workers are using to fight the coronavirus. “We cannot wait until people start really dying in large numbers to start production, especially of more…
Republicans Finally Agree to Help Health Care Workers During Health Care Crisis
From Politico’s roundup of the coronavirus rescue bill: Senate GOP leaders and the White House conceded to a Democratic demand for tens of billions of dollars for hospitals and health-care providers as part of the rescue package. Republicans “conceded” to a “Democratic” demand to assist health care providers in the middle of the biggest global…
Rand Paul Was Seen at the Senate Pool Hours Before He Got His Positive Coronavirus Test Result
Win McNamee/Getty Images Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who tested positive for the coronavirus Sunday, was reportedly at the Senate gym this morning. According to CNN, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) says senators are seeking medical advice “to determine if any GOP senators need to self-quarantine.” Sen. Mitt Romney says senators are seeking medical advice to determine…