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The Democratic Party is moving further and further left.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem rejected the federal government's offer of an additional $300 in weekly unemployment benefits and touted her state's economic recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A land hurricane devastated Iowa earlier this week, and now the state is asking for federal assistance to help communities recover.

In July, the gap between what the government spent and what it collected hit $62.9 billion, well below the $864 billion recorded in June.

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The Trump administration appears to have walked back its plan to require states to chip in for enhanced unemployment benefits after outcry from governors, including Gavin Newsom of California, Andrew Cuomo of New York and Arkansas' Asa Hutchinson.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Monday that he believes Democrats are “willing to compromise” on a fourth coronavirus stimulus package, saying that if there is a “fair deal,” the Trump administration will “do it this week.”

The coronavirus pandemic continues to hit the U.S. Postal Service hard, as the beleaguered agency already reported a $2.2 billion loss from March to June.

Some 16 Republican senators on Wednesday threw their support behind a proposal by several airline unions to extend a payroll support program to avoid airline worker layoffs.  

Not only will there be a deal, but it will contain all kinds of spending that have nothing to do with the virus.

Trump said Wednesday that he has the "absolute right" to suspend payroll taxes without congressional approval.

Anti-abortion centers received at least $4 million in forgivable federal loans when the government issued its first coronavirus bailout, a report said Monday.

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto announced that his city is now participating in a program launched by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, in which eligible residents will receive $500 in monthly "guaranteed income."

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the two sides can't even agree on the basics.

Congress for the past several months has been unable to reach an accord for a next round of coronavirus relief.

Congressional negotiations over the next round of coronavirus relief funding are stalled despite sweeping agreement between Republicans and Democrats that additional aid is needed.

A bipartisan group of senators is hoping the relief package will include a controversial proposal to fix diminishing funds for Social Security, Medicare and the nation's highways. 

Unemployment benefits have run dry for ride-share drivers and demand for rides still remains low. The coronavirus continues to test the waters for gig workers who struggle to remain afloat.

Kodak, which is based in Rochester, New York, will receive a $765 million dollar loan under the Defense Production Act.

Lawmakers are discussing proposals to allow some borrowers to take out a second forgivable loan.