White House Opposes Democrats’ Efforts for More Funds

“Democratic leaders on Wednesday released their own set of demands for an ‘interim’ coronavirus relief package poised to move through Congress this week, setting up a clash with congressional Republicans that threatens to stall the next installment of relief for the economy,” Politico reports.

“And by Wednesday afternoon, White House officials privately signaled opposition to Democrats’ efforts to add billions in funding for hospitals and state governments, sending the delicate bipartisan talks further into a tailspin.”