Congress turns its attention this week to negotiations over another round of economic stimulus, with battle lines drawn over more than $1 trillion in additional spending floated by Democrats amid objections from Republicans and demands from President Donald Trump.
Republicans are chafing at the prospect of adding to the $2.9 trillion already allocated to pandemic relief, yet the two sides are open to some funding for the most contentious piece: aid to state and local governments. GOP lawmakers have eased their opposition to the Democratic-backed proposal, expressing openness to offering some relief in exchange for business liability protections.
