Trump is demanding larger COVID relief checks for Americans and complaining about pork spending. Author: ALEXANDRA OLSON and JILL COLVIN (Associated Press) Published: 3:51 PM CST December 26, 2020 Updated: 6:27 AM CST December 27, 2020
WASHINGTON Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet lapsed overnight as President Donald Trump refused to sign an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
The fate of the bipartisan package remained in limbo Sunday as Trump continued to demand larger COVID relief checks and complained about “pork” spending. Without the widespread funding provided by the massive measure, a government shutdown would occur when money runs out at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
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Trump’s refusal to sign the bipartisan package as he demands larger COVID relief checks and complains about “pork” spending could also force a federal government shutdown on Tuesday.