Economic Policy - Page 51

Trump weighs permanent payroll tax deferral, says it won't impact Social Security

August 10, 2020

Trump weighs permanent payroll tax deferral, says it won't impact Social Security

Defenders of Social Security were quick to criticize Trump for suspending the taxes, suggesting it was part of a broader initiative to gut the social program.

Coronavirus negotiation 'makes me wonder' if Democrats want to tank economy: Navarro

August 9, 2020

Coronavirus negotiation 'makes me wonder' if Democrats want to tank economy: Navarro

Talks have been stalled for weeks as Democrats have asked for more than $3 trillion in the relief bill while Republicans are looking for a narrower package around $1 trillion.

Washington impasse on coronavirus relief threatens US economy

August 7, 2020

Washington impasse on coronavirus relief threatens US economy

The impasse in negotiations puts at risk potentially trillions of dollars in aid for families, businesses and the U.S. economy.

GOP senators pitch extending extra unemployment aid through end of year

August 6, 2020

GOP senators pitch extending extra unemployment aid through end of year

The unemployment compromise was introduced by Republican Sens. Mitt Romney, Susan Collins and Martha McSally.

Sanders says he wants to tax billionaires' 'obscene' wealth earned during coronavirus pandemic

August 6, 2020

Sanders says he wants to tax billionaires' 'obscene' wealth earned during coronavirus pandemic

The Vermont independent proposed imposing a 60% levy on the windfall gains that 467 billionaires earned between March 18 and Aug. 3, which he said could raise more than $420 billion.

White House, Democrats look to cut coronavirus relief deal on unemployment, evictions by end of week

August 5, 2020

White House, Democrats look to cut coronavirus relief deal on unemployment, evictions by end of week

The agreement on a timeline followed a meeting between Mnuchin, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, the four of whom have been meeting almost daily for the past week.

McConnell open to extending $600 unemployment boost in coronavirus stimulus deal

August 5, 2020

McConnell open to extending $600 unemployment boost in coronavirus stimulus deal

Democratic leaders and White House officials are trying to finalize another round of emergency aid this week and hold a vote in Congress next week.

Trump administration adds 11 companies to sanctions list over Uighur oppression, including suppliers for US firms

July 21, 2020

Trump administration adds 11 companies to sanctions list over Uighur oppression, including suppliers for US firms

The sanctions represent another step by the administration as it's heightened pressure on the Chinese government in recent months.

Charles Payne knocks Biden as 'very soft' on China, adds 'everyone's coming around' to Trump's view

July 15, 2020

Charles Payne knocks Biden as 'very soft' on China, adds 'everyone's coming around' to Trump's view

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is “very soft” on China, Fox Business anchor Charles Payne told “Outnumbered” on Wednesday before adding that "everyone’s coming around" to President Trump's way of thinking about the Asian giant.

John Sununu predicts Biden's 'self-defeating' energy policies won't play well in battleground states

July 14, 2020

John Sununu predicts Biden's 'self-defeating' energy policies won't play well in battleground states

Former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu told "America’s Newsroom" Tuesday that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s energy plan will not “play well” in Rust Belt states like Pennsylvania and Ohio.