Congress

A unified Democratic government might approve more stimulus, aid to states and tax hikes to fund health, education and green energy.

“The highest priority that Congress has is restoring stability and creating certainty,” said Wendy Edelberg of Brookings.

Sudeep Reddy, managing editor at Politico, joined Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal to discuss the events in Washington and how business leaders are reacting.

Dozens breached security perimeters and lawmakers inside the House chamber were told to put on gas masks as tear gas was fired in the Rotunda.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act required many employers to offer COVID-related paid sick and family leave. Not anymore.

One thing that’s not clear is how this might affect your insurance premiums.

While Trump did not specifically threaten to veto the COVID bill, there’s a chance this could delay relief checks.

Some Senate Republicans want a new COVID relief bill to prohibit the Fed from restarting pandemic lending programs.

Direct payments in the range of $600 and extra unemployment benefits around $300 per week are on the table.

Congress was able to pass the CARES Act quickly, but its benefits expire Dec. 26. Will they be extended?