Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage Continues
With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.
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With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.
House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a deal must be reached by Tuesday if a stimulus package is to pass by election day.
A second stimulus package remains a possibility, but can struggling Americans wait for Washington to come together on a plan?
Baker has said he did not vote for Trump in 2016 and is a frequent critic of the president.
With stimulus negotiations resuming, a second round of stimulus checks is once again a possibility, though timing remains unclear.
While President Trump derailed stimulus package discussions earlier this week, the possibility of a stimulus check remains alive.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday he's glad to see that President Donald Trump and the first lady are recovering following their coronavirus diagnosis, but blasted the way Trump continues to talk about the pandemic.
A candlelight vigil for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Wilmington Town Common brought emotion and also deep concern from some about Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
A fired-up Gov. Charlie Baker took aim at President Donald Trump for not committing to a peaceful transfer of power should he lose November's election.
This power grab - which is fully within the rules of the Senate - is just the latest in a long string of bitterly partisan performances surrounding judicial appointments by both parties.
Choosing a conservative black or Latino female judge might be a clever political move, but President Trump isn't known for being politically clever.
A Massachusetts man tired of people stealing his Donald Trump campaign sign has come up with a shocking solution.
The end of Labor Day weekend is often described as the true start of the presidential campaign, a time when voters start to really focus on their choice.
Former National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice discusses her new book, working for President Obama and potentially serving in a Joe Biden administration.
President Donald Trump has been vocal about all sports this week. On Tuesday, he spoke about Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.
States react to President Trump's executive order extending additional weekly unemployment insurance payments in the amount of $400.
The Obama-era housing regulation is designed to eliminate racial disparities in the suburbs.
Diplomats told investigators that Woody Johnson made remarks -- often casually bandied about -- that they found deeply offensive and demoralizing, sources said.
Healey is leading a multi-state lawsuit seeking to stop new rules for international students if their schools don't offer in-person classes.
President Donald Trump's rally planned for Saturday in Portsmouth, New Hampshire has been delayed because of an approaching tropical storm.
Trump argued that some are keeping schools closed not because of the risks from the coronavirus pandemic but for political reasons.
After a weekend spent stoking division, President Donald Trump on Monday went after NASCAR's only Black driver and criticized its decision to ban the Confederate flag at its races and venues.
Trump supporters said they were excited to tune into the president's first campaign rally in three months.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is among those cheering the Supreme Court's blow to President Donald Trump's immigration policy.
There is a large police presence in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood after a shooting involving police at an apartment building, police said.
The Boston Red Sox got a few steps closer to clinching a playoff spot Tuesday night, thanks to a win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a loss by the Houston Astros.
Lovely is an independent and kind young girl whose name perfectly reflects her sweet and friendly nature.
Storms on Thursday could produce a total of 1-3" of rain in spots, delivering a good soaking.
A "lambscaping" business that started during the pandemic is growing.
There is a large police presence in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood after a shooting involving police at an apartment building, police said.
Storms on Thursday could produce a total of 1-3" of rain in spots, delivering a good soaking.
The company that won the bid to redevelop 18 highway service plazas in Massachusetts is dropping out of the project, citing litigation threats.
Lovely is an independent and kind young girl whose name perfectly reflects her sweet and friendly nature.
An 8-year-old girl in Milford, Massachusetts has a long road to recovery ahead of her after she was hit by a truck while crossing the street.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Boston Red Sox got a few steps closer to clinching a playoff spot Tuesday night, thanks to a win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a loss by the Houston Astros.
Carlos Narváez hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, Nathaniel Lowe had two RBI singles and the Boston Red Sox beat the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Bill Nye the Science Guy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and had a special guest for the event in Celtics star Jaylen Brown.
The Boston Bruins had their best player back at practice on Monday, as David Pastrnak returned to the ice after missing the first week of training camp with tendinitis in his knee.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel would really love if Rhamondre Stevenson fixed his fumbling issue.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.