Month: March 2020
March 26, 2020
Economy
How the $2 trillion deal came together — and nearly fell apart
Inside McConnell, Schumer and Mnuchin’s race to rescue the economy. Inside McConnell, Schumer and Mnuchin’s race to rescue the economy.
March 10, 2020
Economy
Trump embarks on an epic fight to prop up the economy
The president is pressing members of his own party to rack up debt in deploying a wide-ranging stimulus package even before evidence of a recession hits. The president is...
March 10, 2020
Economy
White House points fingers as it plots coronavirus stimulus
While Trump previewed a slate of fiscal stimulus options, other aides privately continued to debate the seriousness of the outbreak. While Trump previewed a slate of fiscal stimulus options,...
March 09, 2020
Economy
In crisis, Trump team sees a chance to achieve long-sought goals
Political and economic damage from the coronavirus crisis is mounting. Some Trump officials see the moment as an opportunity to finally deliver on promises including border restrictions, isolating China...