US Politics2 States to Pay $400 Extra in Weekly Unemployment Payments28 others approved for $300 in enhanced aid00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintPresident Donald Trump signs executive orders extending coronavirus economic relief, during a news conference in Bedminster, N.J., on Aug. 8, 2020. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter8/23/2020|Updated: 9/1/2020Update: West Virginia ended up opting for the lower option.Original story below.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesDoctor Critical of CDC Appointed Second in Command at AgencyNov 26, 2025Brains Have 5 ‘Major Epochs’ in a Lifetime: StudyNov 26, 2025Interior Department Hikes Prices for Foreigners to Visit National ParksNov 25, 2025FBI Seeking to Interview Lawmakers in ‘Illegal Orders’ VideoNov 25, 2025Related TopicsunemploymentMontana