“Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s (R-GA) most recent financial disclosures show that millions of dollars in stocks were sold on her behalf at the same time Congress was dealing with the impact of the coronavirus,” the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

“During the same time period reflected on reports filed late Tuesday, the couple also sold shares in retail stores such as Lululemon and T.J. Maxx and invested in a company that makes COVID-19 protective garments. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution got the first look at these reports, covering mid-February through mid-March and shedding new light on Loeffler’s financial transactions during the pandemic. Previous reports — which have put Loeffler in the national spotlight — covered her trading during the first six weeks of 2020.”

“The Justice Department has started to probe a series of stock transactions made by lawmakers ahead of the sharp market downturn stemming from the spread of coronavirus,” CNN reports.

“The inquiry, which is still in its early stages and being done in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission, has so far included outreach from the FBI to at least one lawmaker, Sen. Richard Burr, seeking information about the trades.”

Former Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), a physician who became a powerful force in Congress on fiscal matters, died Friday night after a long fight with prostate cancer, the Oklahoman reports.

The Charlotte Observer calls on Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) to resign over his stock sales after receiving private briefings on the coronavrius pandemic.

“He is toxic to his party. He is embarrassing to North Carolina. Clearly, his problems are not going to go away. So why isn’t he?”

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) is returning to South Dakota after falling ill, the Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports.

“A round of 11th-hour objections is throwing a curveball into the Senate’s consideration of a mammoth stimulus package,” The Hill reports.

“But a brewing fight over a deal on unemployment provisions is threatening to open the door to a push for broader changes to the bill, which was negotiated by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.”

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) announced he tested negative for the coronavirus and will “remain in quarantine as the test does not rule out the onset of symptoms during the 14-day period.”

A new Public Policy Polling survey in North Carolina finds that a majority think Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) should resign, 50% to 24%, and that his approval numbers have plummeted since revelations last week about his stock sales in the wake of the coronavirus.

Also interesting: Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) isn’t in very good standing with North Carolinians either: 26% approve of the job he’s doing to 47% who disapprove.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) explained why Democrats blocked the economic rescue bill last night: “We voted no on the McConnell-GOP bill because among other problems it includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability, and because it shortchanges our hospitals and healthcare workers who need our help.”

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) responded: “Blah blah blah.”

“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will try again on Monday to advance a mammoth coronavirus stimulus package, setting the vote for shortly after the markets open,” The Hill reports.

Said McConnell: “Here’s the way ahead, colleagues. We’re going to vote at 9:45 in the morning, the same vote we had at 6 p.m. tonight. We’re going to vote at 9:45 in the morning, 15 minutes after the markets open, and see whether there’s a change of heart.”

“His decision comes after the GOP stimulus package garnered 47 votes on Sunday, falling short of the three-fifths needed to advance.”

Playbook: “Sens. Rand Paul has Covid-19. Both Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) are self-quarantining after coming into close proximity to Paul, and aren’t voting. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) are already under self-quarantine — although they could be back in the Senate this week.”

“The Senate on Sunday was 48 Republicans, 47 Democrats. Leadership expects additional quarantines in the next day or so. Republicans could lose their majority at this rate.”