McConnell to ‘Focus’ on Bigger Stimulus With Other Trump Demands

U.S. Senate Blocks $2,000 Aid Checks
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Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate would consider boosting stimulus payments for most Americans but in conjunction with other demands from President Donald Trump, dimming chances for quick action on an increase.

McConnell said on the Senate floor that Trump wants to re-examine special protections for tech companies and investigate the “sanctity” of elections, as well as raising stimulus payments to $2,000.