Here's when the next round of COVID money could hit your bank account
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
Gas prices soaring and could go even higher by spring: Analyst
Heads up, folks! The price at the pump is soaring...
Heads up, folks! The price at the pump is soaring...
Senate approves $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill after all-night session
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs
Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.
Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.
House passes $1.9 trillion relief bill, Senate expected to vote next week
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by House lawmakers
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
House passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill on near party-line vote, sends it to Senate
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
Some families could receive up to $14,000 in Democrats' stimulus bill
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Costco to raise minimum wage to $16 per hour, above Amazon, Target
A boost to $16 an hour starting next week puts Costco's starting wages above Target, Amazon.
A boost to $16 an hour starting next week puts Costco's starting wages above Target, Amazon.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
US unemployment claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.
AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."