Financing March 2020

Update: House Passes $2.2T Rescue Package

Despite an earlier potential snag, the house has passed the $2.2 trillion rescue package and has rushed it to President Donald Trump who said he would sign it immediately.

Hispanic Community March 2020

Venezuela’s Maduro Threatens Trump

Following the U.S. putting a $15 million bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Maduro said he would fight both the U.S. and Colombia if they tried to invade his country.

Global March 2020

Universities Offer Pandemic Grading Options

Three universities in Iowa are giving their students grading options like pass/nonpass, satisfactory/unsatisfactory and credit/no credit because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Care March 2020

US Has Most COVID-19 Infections In World

The U.S. has 85,996 confirmed cases of COVID-19, surpassing Italy and China. Spain has had more than 4,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus. UK’s Prime Minister has tested positive.

Financing March 2020

Last-Minute Snag On $2.2T Aid Plan

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., may delay the passage of the $2.2 trillion virus relief bill; he is threatening to try to force a roll call vote. Members would need to travel to Washington.

Hispanic Community March 2020

AP Sources: US To Indict Venezuela's Maduro

According to four Associated Press sources, the U.S. is going to indict Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, as well as members of his inner circle, on money-laundering and drug-trafficking.

Health Care March 2020

US Virus Deaths Exceed 1,000

Coronavirus-related deaths in the U.S. have risen to above 1,000. Spain has become the country in Europe where COVID-19 is spreading the fastest and has had more than 4,000 fatalities.

Financing March 2020

3.3M Apply For Unemployment; Stocks Rise

Around 3.3 million Americans have applied for unemployment because of sweeping layoffs and businesses shutting down in response to the pandemic. Stocks on Wall Street rose.

Financing March 2020

Senate Unanimously Passes $2.2T Aid Plan

The Senate has passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid package that includes direct payments to most Americans, expanded unemployment benefits and subsidized loans.

Global March 2020

US Woman Needs Medicine But Can’t Leave Peru

Anna has an auto-immune disease, is out of vital medicine and is unable to leave Peru because the country has closed its borders to hinder the spread of COVID-19.

Administration March 2020

Governors Reject Trump's Virus Timeline

President Donald Trump said the U.S. could reopen by Easter Sunday. Governors from both political parties from across the nation have rejected the president’s timeline.

Global March 2020

Teachers Give 'Care Bags' To Students

Huntington Place Elementary School students are receiving “care bags” from two of their teachers. The bags include groceries, snacks, workbooks and pencils.