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Signing the bill would have allowed states to update their computer systems for the continuing benefits. The stimulus law is in addition to a $1.4 trillion spending bill to fund the federal government, which without Mr Trump’s signature could close down early next week. He has demanded that Congress increase stimulus cheques from $600 to $2,000 for eligible Americans. It blindsided legislator who spent months negotiating the final package, and is opposed by many Republicans. Mr Trump has also...

Millions of Americans will begin to see their unemployment benefits expire on Saturday because President Donald Trump has so far refused to sign a bipartisan stimulus package.