Trump threatens executive order amid US stimulus talks stalemate
Republicans and Democrats still have major differences on the stimulus legislation as their self-imposed Friday deadline looms
06 August 2020 - 22:24
Washington — President Donald Trump said he expected to sign orders on Friday or Saturday extending enhanced unemployment benefits and imposing a payroll-tax holiday as legislators have been unable to reach agreement on stimulus legislation that includes those measures.
Trump, speaking to reporters on Thursday before leaving on a trip to Ohio, said he also expected to sign orders on eviction protection and on student loan repayment. Unilateral action by Trump would probably set up a legal fight over presidential authority...
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