Trump, Mnuchin Float Short-Term Deal as Relief Bill Talks Stall

Trump, Mnuchin Float Short-Term Deal as Relief Bill Talks Stall
President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka listen as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks during an event on supporting small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program in the East Room of the White House on April 28, 2020. Win McNamee/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested a short-term extension to the expanded $600-per-week unemployment benefits and a moratorium on evictions, which were not provisions in the Senate GOP relief bill.

The two White House officials acknowledged that the Republicans and Democrats are far apart on a stimulus deal, while noting that the GOP is divided on its own HEALS Act. It means that negotiations on the relief package could be lengthy.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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