$500b Coronavirus Relief Negotiations Drag on
The New York Times
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On Wednesday, President Trump cast doubt on the prospects of a coronavirus relief deal coming together quickly, just hours after top aides projected optimism that negotiations were moving in the right direction. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump is falling into a familiar pattern of blaming Democrats for the demise of a compromise, right-leaning articles highlight that Senate Democrats blocked a vote on Republicans’ $500 billion coronavirus relief bill.
A left-leaning article by The New York Times claims that Trump blaming Democrats for the demise of a compromise is a familiar pattern. Republicans, who are cognizant of the demands of their fiscally conservative base, have long been divided over how much money to spend, as a nearly $2 trillion package could bitterly divide the Republican conference right before the election.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that the president’s message undercuts his own aides, as chief of staff Mark Meadows said the discussions entered a “new phase” as the White House and Democratic negotiators attempted to find common ground. The president has been at odds with members of his own administration as he has repeatedly urged the GOP to “go big.”
A right-leaning article by Fox Business highlights that on Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked a vote on Republicans’ $500 billion coronavirus relief bill. On Tuesday, most Senate Democrats voted to table a separate bill that would have reauthorized another round of small-business loans through the PPP loans.
From the left
Trump Casts Doubt on Stimulus Deal as Republicans Resist a Possible Compromise
The New York Times
From the center
Trump casts doubt on hopes for quick stimulus deal after aides expressed optimism
The Hill
From the right
Senate Democrats block McConnell's $500B coronavirus relief bill as aid negotiations drag on
Fox Business