Millions of Americans saw their jobless benefits expire on Saturday after US President Donald Trump refused to sign into law a USD 2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, protesting that it did not do enough to help everyday people. Without Trump's signature, about 14 million people could lose those extra benefits, according to Labor Department data. A partial government shutdown will begin on Tuesday unless Congress can agree to a stop-gap government funding bill before then. A source familiar with the situation said Trump's objection to the bill caught many White House officials by surprise. On Saturday, he was scheduled to remain in Mar-a-Lago, where the bill has been sent and awaits his decision.

Source: dna December 26, 2020 07:07 UTC