The government's handling of the pandemic, childcare, unemployment relief and other sensitive topics has made it progressively harder for republicans and democrats to work together.

The president hopes that a rushed confirmation of Judge Barrett could free up the senate to work on a coronavirus relief package.

US public debt will increase to 98% of GDP this year alone and to 104% of GDP by 2021, according to estimates released by the nonpartisan congressional body.

The plan looks to give people $300 a week in relief, but states have the option to add another $100 if they so wish to bring the total figure to $400. However, there’s a real fear that the program could run out of money before it has any real impact.

Even though the President made certain to dismiss any implications that his administration might be trying to discredit Fauci, Trump said he is being “a little bit of an alarmist” about the call to increase healthy safety measures.

His announcement on Twitter instantly went viral, becoming the number one trending term on the social media platform in the U.S.