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CARES Act Massively Expands Government
The relief bill is the largest one-day expansion of government power in U.S. history.
Read more The Senate's $2.2 Trillion Economic Lifeline
As more than three million file jobless claims, aid is needed perhaps more than ever.
Dems Stop Obstructing Emergency Relief
Senate agrees to $2 trillion emergency relief bill, the largest such effort in U.S. history.
Trump Signals Determination in Face of Growing Pandemic
The president sees the country back to work in a matter of weeks, not months.
DOJ Uses Pandemic to Request Greater Power
Justice Departments asks Congress for authority to temporarily suspend habeas corpus.
China Virus: A Threat to Liberty?
Several state and city authorities have taken advantage of the pandemic to impose their will.
Insider Trading in the Senate?
Four senators stand accused of shady trading in the wake of briefings on China Virus.
'The Government Is Here to Help'
Trump and Congress makes moves to mitigate the toll taken by COVID-19.
Coming Soon: Viral Government Checks
The infectious idea spreading in DC is $1,000 checks for most American adults.
Debating a COVID-19 Aid Package
Trump's task force issues new guidelines, while Congress debates how much to spend.
Trump Declares National Emergency, Dems Engage in Political Profiteering
The president frees up $50 billion in financial assistance to states, as House passes COVID-19 bailout bill.
Government Seeks to Mitigate COVID-19 Economic Fallout
But the probability that lawmakers will overreach in countering the impact is high.
The High Price of Refugees
Study finds that each refugee the U.S. accepts costs between $60K and $133K.
The Fight Over FISA
Both parties face internal bickering over what to do with renewing surveillance authority.