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Texas gov Abbott eyes reopening state businesses as he preps executive order laying out guidelines

April 10, 2020

Texas gov Abbott eyes reopening state businesses as he preps executive order laying out guidelines

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday he plans to sign an executive order next week outlining guidelines for how businesses in the state can start to reopen after being shut down over coronavirus.

Most eligible Americans will receive coronavirus aid checks by April 15, Treasury official says

April 10, 2020

Most eligible Americans will receive coronavirus aid checks by April 15, Treasury official says

The majority of eligible Americans will receive their coronavirus aid payments no later than April 15, Fox News has learned.

Trump vows coronavirus-wrecked economy will 'bounce' back despite record jobless numbers

April 10, 2020

Trump vows coronavirus-wrecked economy will 'bounce' back despite record jobless numbers

President Trump on Thursday predicted a "big bounce" as he argued the U.S. economy will recover quickly from the massive hit it has taken because of the coronavirus pandemic -- despite 16.8 million Americans losing their jobs in just the last three weeks.

Conservative group wants Trump to suspend penalties for many regulatory violations amid crisis

April 9, 2020

Conservative group wants Trump to suspend penalties for many regulatory violations amid crisis

Conservative organization Club for Growth is calling on Congress and President Trump to temporarily roll back federal regulations that impose costs on businesses as a strategy to help the U.S. economy recover from the coronavirus crisis that has left businesses shuttered and millions without jobs.

Trump vows to add more money to Payback Protection Program to aid ailing small businesses

April 7, 2020

Trump vows to add more money to Payback Protection Program to aid ailing small businesses

President Trump promised on Tuesday to quickly get more money to small businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic during a meeting with banking CEOs.

Steve Hilton: To save all lives in the coronavirus crisis, we must slow the spread, but speed the shutdown

April 6, 2020

Steve Hilton: To save all lives in the coronavirus crisis, we must slow the spread, but speed the shutdown

The American people will not put up much longer with being told there is no alternative in the coronavirus pandemic.

Schumer goes on MSNBC to blast Trump for criticizing him: ‘I’m just appalled’

April 3, 2020

Schumer goes on MSNBC to blast Trump for criticizing him: ‘I’m just appalled’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was aghast Thursday night after receiving a letter in which President Trump accused him of being a “bad” senator and asserted that Schumer was vulnerable to a primary challenge from within his own party.

Mnuchin says first round of coronavirus relief checks arriving in two weeks

April 2, 2020

Mnuchin says first round of coronavirus relief checks arriving in two weeks

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced on Thursday that the first round of stimulus checks will be directly deposited into Americans’ bank accounts in the next two weeks.

Maria Bartiromo predicts 'big rebound' for US economy in fourth quarter of this year

April 1, 2020

Maria Bartiromo predicts 'big rebound' for US economy in fourth quarter of this year

Fox Business Network's Maria Bartiromo told "Hannity" Wednesday Americans need more clarity about how long the coronavirus pandemic will last before we can know when the economy will bounce back.

Stimulus checks approved to ease impact of coronavirus restrictions: Here’s how to access them

March 30, 2020

Stimulus checks approved to ease impact of coronavirus restrictions: Here’s how to access them

While it is fairly straightforward for Americans to figure out how much money they will receive from the federal government, how they will get the money is a little less clear. To clear up some confusion, Fox News has answered some of the most pressing questions about how Americans will receive their stimulus money.