President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday called on President Trump to sign the coronavirus stimulus bill -- warning that failing to do so would have "devastating consequences" for millions of Americans. Biden's push comes as Trump and Congress battle over the size of direct payments included in the mammoth legislation. PELOSI PLEDGES HOUSE VOTE ON $2000 CHECKS AS MONDAY SHUTDOWN DEADLINE LOOMSThe president-elect noted that that stalemate comes as about 10 million Americans are about to lose unemployment benefits. Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-relief bill combined with an omnibus spending package to keep the government open in a $2.3 trillion package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said Thursday that next week she will force lawmakers to take a recorded vote on $2,000 stimulus checks for Americans.

Source: Fox News December 26, 2020 18:55 UTC