The White House has reached a deal with leaders in the Senate on a $2 trillion stimulus deal to aid economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that a vote was planned for Wednesday afternoon, with a House vote to follow. Graham, a South Carolina Republican, furiously ripped his Democratic opponents in a speech from the floor, saying: 'This bill is $2 trillion. Senate Democrats had previously blocked the Republican bill, claiming they wanted to add more protections for workers. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and congressional leaders engaged in final negotiations Tuesday after a tumultuous but productive day Monday.

Source: Daily Mail March 25, 2020 05:29 UTC