cnbc--2020-09-30--Joe Biden releases 2019 tax returns ahead of presidential debate

Harris and her husband , attorney Doug Emhoff , reported $ 3,018,127 in taxable income , the majority of it via Emhoff 's partnership at the global law firm DLA Piper .
They paid federal income taxes of $ 1,185,628 , or an effective tax rate of 39 % .
Harris and Emhoff also reported making charitable donations of $ 35,390 last year .
The Bidens ' income last year represents a significant decrease from the previous two years .
In 2017 , the couple reported making more than $ 11 million , and in 2018 they made $ 4.5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income was largely through book deals .
The returns show that Biden and his wife , Jill , reported $ 944,737 in taxable income last year and paid $ 299,346 , or a 31 % tax rate , in federal income taxes .
The Bidens also reported making $ 14,700 in charitable contributions .
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris released their 2019 tax returns on Tuesday , just hours before Biden 's first debate with President Donald Trump .
The release was a strategic move , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York Times published a bombshell investigation based on more than a decade 's worth of Trump 's tax returns , showing that he paid just $ 750 in individual federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017 .
The Times also found that for 10 of the previous 15 years before he was elected to the White House , Trump paid no federal income taxes because his businesses lost hundreds of millions of dollars , which he was able to use to reduce his tax burden .
Trump called the Times ' expose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly dispute any of the figures contained in it .
`` This is a historic level of transparency meant to give the American people faith , once again , that their leaders will look out for them and not their own bottom line , '' Kate Bedingfield , Biden 's deputy campaign manager , told reporters Tuesday afternoon .
Over the past three years , Trump 's tax returns have taken on an almost mythic quality , ever since he broke with decades of presidential campaign protocol and refused to release his returns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wealthiest American president in modern history , Trump has never been shy about the fact that he employs accountants to help him lower his tax bill , or that he aggressively seeks ways to minimize the tax burden on his sprawling real estate and licensing family business .
In 2016 , Trump claimed during his first debate with Democrat Hillary Clinton that not paying income taxes `` makes me smart . ''
But many Americans were shocked to learn this week just how little Trump has paid .
In 2016 and 2017 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump did , despite making nowhere near as much money .
In 2016 , the Bidens paid $ 87,000 in federal income taxes on income of $ 338,000 .
That year , Trump paid $ 750 .
The following year , the Bidens paid $ 3.7 million in federal income taxes on earnings of just over $ 11 million .
The same year , Trump paid $ 750 .
The Bidens ' 2019 state and federal tax returns are posted here .
Harris and Emhoff 's 2019 state and federal tax returns are @ @ @

Harris and her husband, attorney Doug Emhoff, reported $3,018,127 in taxable income , the majority of it via Emhoff's partnership at the global law firm DLA Piper. They paid federal income taxes of $1,185,628, or an effective tax rate of 39%. Harris and Emhoff also reported making charitable donations of $35,390 last year.
The Bidens' income last year represents a significant decrease from the previous two years. In 2017, the couple reported making more than $11 million, and in 2018 they made $4.5 million. In both years, the income was largely through book deals.
The returns show that Biden and his wife, Jill, reported $944,737 in taxable income last year and paid $299,346, or a 31% tax rate, in federal income taxes. The Bidens also reported making $14,700 in charitable contributions.
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris released their 2019 tax returns on Tuesday, just hours before Biden's first debate with President Donald Trump.
The release was a strategic move, coming less than 48 hours after The New York Times published a bombshell investigation based on more than a decade's worth of Trump's tax returns, showing that he paid just $750 in individual federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017.
The Times also found that for 10 of the previous 15 years before he was elected to the White House, Trump paid no federal income taxes because his businesses lost hundreds of millions of dollars, which he was able to use to reduce his tax burden. Trump called the Times' expose "fake news" but did not directly dispute any of the figures contained in it.
"This is a historic level of transparency meant to give the American people faith, once again, that their leaders will look out for them and not their own bottom line," Kate Bedingfield, Biden's deputy campaign manager, told reporters Tuesday afternoon.
Over the past three years, Trump's tax returns have taken on an almost mythic quality, ever since he broke with decades of presidential campaign protocol and refused to release his returns during his 2016 campaign.
As the wealthiest American president in modern history, Trump has never been shy about the fact that he employs accountants to help him lower his tax bill, or that he aggressively seeks ways to minimize the tax burden on his sprawling real estate and licensing family business.
In 2016, Trump claimed during his first debate with Democrat Hillary Clinton that not paying income taxes "makes me smart."
But many Americans were shocked to learn this week just how little Trump has paid.
In 2016 and 2017, Biden paid far more in taxes than Trump did, despite making nowhere near as much money.
In 2016, the Bidens paid $87,000 in federal income taxes on income of $338,000. That year, Trump paid $750.
The following year, the Bidens paid $3.7 million in federal income taxes on earnings of just over $11 million. The same year, Trump paid $750.
The Bidens' 2019 state and federal tax returns are posted here.
Harris and Emhoff's 2019 state and federal tax returns are posted here.


cnbc--2020-10-01--Texas governor limits ballot drop-off sites for early votes

Texas Governor Gregg Abbott speaks to the press after attending the public viewing for George Floyd at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston , Texas on June 8 , 2020 .
Texas Gov .
Greg Abbott on Thursday said he would restrict the in-person delivery of early voting ballots to a single location per county in a state that has become unusually competitive in the presidential race and has several tight congressional races .
The proclamation , which also permits poll watchers to observe ballot delivery , will go into effect Friday , closing several drop-off locations in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 27 proclamation that extended early voting and allowed voters to deliver mail ballots in person .
`` The State of Texas has a duty to voters to maintain the integrity of our elections , '' the governor , a Republican , said in a statement .
`` These enhanced security protocols will ensure greater transparency and will help stop attempts at illegal voting . ''
Texas Democrats criticized the governor 's proclamation as an attempt to suppress voters .
`` Republicans are on the verge of losing , so Governor Abbott is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said in a statement .
`` Courts all over the country , including the Fifth Circuit yesterday , have held that it is too late to change election rules , but our failed Republican leadership will try anyway . ''
The governor 's office did n't immediately respond to questions about concerns that the change could limit residents ' ability to vote .
Abbott 's move comes as polling suggests a close race between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gives Trump a lead of 3.2 percentage points over Biden .
In 2016 , Trump won Texas over then-Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton by 9 points .
A Democratic presidential candidate has n't won the state since Jimmy Carter in 1976 .
Texas is a must-win for Trump , who is trailing Biden in national polls and in several swing-state polls .
Texas has 38 electoral votes , second only to California 's 55 .
Republican Sen. John Cornyn is also up for re-election against Democratic candidate M.J. Hegar .
The state is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Austin American-Statesman reported that Harris County , home of Houston , the state 's most populous city , has 12 drop-off locations .
Travis County , home of the state capital , Austin , has four sites to address the high demand for mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Monday marks the last day Texans can register to vote .

Texas Governor Gregg Abbott speaks to the press after attending the public viewing for George Floyd at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas on June 8, 2020.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday said he would restrict the in-person delivery of early voting ballots to a single location per county in a state that has become unusually competitive in the presidential race and has several tight congressional races.
The proclamation, which also permits poll watchers to observe ballot delivery, will go into effect Friday, closing several drop-off locations in the state. Abbott's order amends a July 27 proclamation that extended early voting and allowed voters to deliver mail ballots in person.
"The State of Texas has a duty to voters to maintain the integrity of our elections," the governor, a Republican, said in a statement. "These enhanced security protocols will ensure greater transparency and will help stop attempts at illegal voting."
Texas Democrats criticized the governor's proclamation as an attempt to suppress voters.
"Republicans are on the verge of losing, so Governor Abbott is trying to adjust the rules last minute," Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said in a statement. "Courts all over the country, including the Fifth Circuit yesterday, have held that it is too late to change election rules, but our failed Republican leadership will try anyway."
The governor's office didn't immediately respond to questions about concerns that the change could limit residents' ability to vote.
On Friday, Texas voting rights organizations and private citizens sued Gov. Abbott and the state of Texas over the order. In a lawsuit filed in a federal court in Austin, the plaintiffs said "forcing such new burdens on voters who relied on a different set of election rules to make their voting plan, is unreasonable, unfair, and unconstitutional."
"Cutting these mail-in voting locations was wrong and done solely to attempt to steal the election from the rising Texas electorate," Hinojosa said in statement Friday applauding the lawsuit.
Abbott's move comes as polling suggests a close race between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the state. Real Clear Politics' polling average gives Trump a lead of 3.2 percentage points over Biden. In 2016, Trump won Texas over then-Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton by 9 points.
A Democratic presidential candidate hasn't won the state since Jimmy Carter in 1976.
Texas is a must-win for Trump, who is trailing Biden in national polls and in several swing-state polls. Texas has 38 electoral votes, second only to California's 55.
Republican Sen. John Cornyn is also up for re-election against Democratic candidate M.J. Hegar. The state is also home to several competitive House races.
The Austin American-Statesman reported that Harris County, home of Houston, the state's most populous city, has 12 drop-off locations. Travis County, home of the state capital, Austin, has four sites to address the high demand for mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Monday marks the last day Texans can register to vote.


cnbc--2020-10-01--Trump suggests he won't 'allow' rule changes for next debates with Biden

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in the first 2020 presidential campaign debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , held on the campus of the Cleveland Clinic at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland , Ohio , September 29 , 2020 .
But Trump 's top campaign officials , on a call with reporters , later said Trump looks forward to participating in the next two debates and winning them , even as one of those officials said the leadership of the Commission on Presidential Debates were Washington , D.C. , `` swamp creatures '' who were mulling changes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow the Debate Commission to change the rules for the second and third Debates when I easily won last time ? ''
Trump tweeted .
President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that he would not accept any expected changes to the rules of his remaining debates with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on the heels of their chaotic and acrimonious first showdown .
`` President Trump fully plans on participating in and winning both the second and third debates in the presidential contest here , '' said Trump campaign official Jason Miller .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ there should not be any changes to what 's been agreed to and set out , and it 's pretty notable that the Biden camp is pushing for some of these changes for the simple fact that their candidate did not win on Tuesday , '' Miller said .
However , multiple polls showed that voters believed Biden won the first debate .
Biden vowed later Thursday that he would not back out of the second debate .
`` Yes I will participate in the next debate , '' the former vice president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stepien began the press call by saying that the Commission on Presidential Debates , while claiming to be nonpartisan , had board members who have made critical comments about Trump and who have contributed to Democratic candidates .
He did not say why the campaign had previously agreed to have the commission sponsor the debates given those concerns he voiced Thursday .
Trump 's tweet and the press call came a day after the commission announced it would make changes to the format of this month 's showdowns with Biden .
The planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet to be announced , are an effort to prevent a repeat of the vitriolic first debate between the two candidates in Cleveland on Tuesday night .
That raucous contest was widely criticized because of moderator Chris Wallace 's inability to prevent Trump from repeatedly interrupting Biden 's allotted time for answering questions , and for name-calling between the two candidates .
The phrase `` train wreck '' was used by many commentators to describe the debate , which is set to be followed by a second showdown on Oct. 15 in Miami @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 in Nashville , Tennessee .
The commission on Wednesday said the first `` debate made clear that additional structure should be added to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues . ''
It also had said that day that it `` intends to ensure that additional tools to maintain order are in place for the remaining debates . ''
The commission is considering cutting off a candidate 's microphone if they violate the rules , according to NBC News .
Max Miller , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on the press call that the idea for a mute on the microphones was suggested by a Biden campaign official , Brady Williamson , during a meeting with the commission on Wednesday morning .
Miller said Williamson also proposed changes that included allowing each candidate to make opening and closing statements at the debates , and limiting the discussion phase , during which the candidates can talk with each other , `` to almost nothing . ''
The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation that Williamson made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether he would support muting microphones at the debate , Biden said , `` As long as we have an opportunity to respond to the questions from the people in the audience . ''
At a White House press briefing earlier Thursday , Trump 's spokeswoman , Kayleigh McEnany , said , `` With regard to the commission rule changes , the president made clear his view on that yesterday , that he thinks the only way there 's a fair debate is a change in the moderator and a change in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to debate , he plans on being at the debate , but he wants the rules to be fair and wants a fair exchange and does n't want rules that cover for a certain candidate 's inability to perform well , '' McEnany said .
Biden on Wednesday had said changes were needed .
`` I just hope there 's a way in which the debate commission can control the ability of us to answer the question without interruption , '' Biden had said .
Spokesmen for Biden 's campaign and the debate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Biden 's spokesman , Andrew Bates , in response to Trump 's tweet , in a Twitter post of his own linked to three news articles reporting polls that showed Biden had won the debate .
A slew of scientific polls did show that a majority of the public believed Biden had won the showdown .
Miller , the Trump campaign official , during the press call Thursday listed a number of online polls that showed Trump had won the debate .
At least one of those polls , on NJ.com , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` informal , unscientific poll . ''

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in the first 2020 presidential campaign debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, held on the campus of the Cleveland Clinic at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, September 29, 2020.
But Trump's top campaign officials, on a call with reporters, later said Trump looks forward to participating in the next two debates and winning them, even as one of those officials said the leadership of the Commission on Presidential Debates were Washington, D.C., "swamp creatures" who were mulling changes to help Biden.
"Why would I allow the Debate Commission to change the rules for the second and third Debates when I easily won last time?" Trump tweeted.
President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that he would not accept any expected changes to the rules of his remaining debates with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on the heels of their chaotic and acrimonious first showdown.
"President Trump fully plans on participating in and winning both the second and third debates in the presidential contest here," said Trump campaign official Jason Miller.
"So we feel very confident but there should not be any changes to what's been agreed to and set out, and it's pretty notable that the Biden camp is pushing for some of these changes for the simple fact that their candidate did not win on Tuesday," Miller said. However, multiple polls showed that voters believed Biden won the first debate.
Biden vowed later Thursday that he would not back out of the second debate.
"Yes I will participate in the next debate," the former vice president told reporters.
Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien began the press call by saying that the Commission on Presidential Debates, while claiming to be nonpartisan, had board members who have made critical comments about Trump and who have contributed to Democratic candidates. He did not say why the campaign had previously agreed to have the commission sponsor the debates given those concerns he voiced Thursday.
Trump's tweet and the press call came a day after the commission announced it would make changes to the format of this month's showdowns with Biden.
The planned changes, the details of which have yet to be announced, are an effort to prevent a repeat of the vitriolic first debate between the two candidates in Cleveland on Tuesday night.
That raucous contest was widely criticized because of moderator Chris Wallace's inability to prevent Trump from repeatedly interrupting Biden's allotted time for answering questions, and for name-calling between the two candidates.
The phrase "train wreck" was used by many commentators to describe the debate, which is set to be followed by a second showdown on Oct. 15 in Miami, and the last debate on Oct. 22 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The commission on Wednesday said the first "debate made clear that additional structure should be added to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues."
It also had said that day that it "intends to ensure that additional tools to maintain order are in place for the remaining debates."
The commission is considering cutting off a candidate's microphone if they violate the rules, according to NBC News.
Max Miller, the Trump campaign's lead debate negotiator, said on the press call that the idea for a mute on the microphones was suggested by a Biden campaign official, Brady Williamson, during a meeting with the commission on Wednesday morning.
Miller said Williamson also proposed changes that included allowing each candidate to make opening and closing statements at the debates, and limiting the discussion phase, during which the candidates can talk with each other, "to almost nothing."
The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation that Williamson made those suggestions.
But asked Thursday afternoon whether he would support muting microphones at the debate, Biden said, "As long as we have an opportunity to respond to the questions from the people in the audience."
At a White House press briefing earlier Thursday, Trump's spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, said, "With regard to the commission rule changes, the president made clear his view on that yesterday, that he thinks the only way there's a fair debate is a change in the moderator and a change in the Democrat nominee."
"He wants to debate, he plans on being at the debate, but he wants the rules to be fair and wants a fair exchange and doesn't want rules that cover for a certain candidate's inability to perform well," McEnany said.
Biden on Wednesday had said changes were needed.
"I just hope there's a way in which the debate commission can control the ability of us to answer the question without interruption," Biden had said.
Spokesmen for Biden's campaign and the debate commission had no immediate comment Thursday.
But Biden's spokesman, Andrew Bates, in response to Trump's tweet, in a Twitter post of his own linked to three news articles reporting polls that showed Biden had won the debate.
A slew of scientific polls did show that a majority of the public believed Biden had won the showdown.
Miller, the Trump campaign official, during the press call Thursday listed a number of online polls that showed Trump had won the debate. At least one of those polls, on NJ.com, pointedly told participants that it was an "informal, unscientific poll."


cnbc--2020-10-01--The $10.8 billion election: 2020 campaign spending is smashing records

People sit and watch a broadcast of the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden with socially distanced outdoor seating at The Abbey on September 29 , 2020 in West Hollywood , California .
Welcome to the most expensive election in history .
Spending in the 2020 contest is expected to reach a record-shattering $ 10.8 billion , according to the Center for Responsive Politics , a nonpartisan group that tracks money in politics .
That total estimated spending amount reflects the presidential and congressional races .
So far , CRP noted , the 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending .
The group expects another bump once third-quarter fundraising results are released this month .
To compare , the 2016 campaign cost $ 7 billion , adjusted for inflation .
`` The 2018 election smashed fundraising records for midterms , and 2020 is going to absolutely crush anything we 've ever seen — or imagined — before , '' Sheila Krumholz , executive director of CRP , said in a statement .
`` This is already the most expensive presidential election in history and there are still months of election spending to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether this will be the new normal for future elections . ''
CRP said the presidential race will cost nearly $ 5.2 billion .
Overall presidential spending totals through the cycle are already at $ 3.7 billion and breaking records .
The group expects $ 5.6 billion to be spent on House and Senate races , a 37 % increase from the 2016 campaign .
Democrats are pushing to seize control of the Senate after winning a House majority in 2018 .
The Cook Political Report sees seven Republican-held Senate seats as either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic has led to campaigns changing how they connect with voters and donors , CRP noted , millions of dollars are being spent on digital ads that , in part , encourage voters to donate or request mail-in ballots .
A separate study led by the Wesleyan Media Project in conjunction with the Center for Responsive Politics shows that former Vice President Joe Biden 's campaign has been outpacing President Donald Trump 's in TV and digital ad spending since Sept. 5 .
Biden 's team has spent more than $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's campaign has invested $ 41 million over the past month .
Overall , Trump has largely outspent Biden on digital ads since April .
Yet the Democratic nominee has recently started to outpace the president .
Since early September , the study shows that team Biden has spent just more than $ 32 million on Facebook and Google ads , while Trump has spent over $ 23 million .
Biden and his DNC fundraising committees went into September with $ 466 million on hand , a campaign aide previously told CNBC .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team , combined with the RNC , had $ 325 million on hand going into September .
Biden and Democrats have recently seen a surge in fundraising both in the wake of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg 's death and the debate between the two candidates .

People sit and watch a broadcast of the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden with socially distanced outdoor seating at The Abbey on September 29, 2020 in West Hollywood, California.
Welcome to the most expensive election in history.
Spending in the 2020 contest is expected to reach a record-shattering $10.8 billion, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan group that tracks money in politics.
That total estimated spending amount reflects the presidential and congressional races. So far, CRP noted, the 2020 election has seen $7.2 billion in spending. The group expects another bump once third-quarter fundraising results are released this month.
To compare, the 2016 campaign cost $7 billion, adjusted for inflation.
"The 2018 election smashed fundraising records for midterms, and 2020 is going to absolutely crush anything we've ever seen — or imagined — before," Sheila Krumholz, executive director of CRP, said in a statement. "This is already the most expensive presidential election in history and there are still months of election spending to account for. The unanswered question is whether this will be the new normal for future elections."
CRP said the presidential race will cost nearly $5.2 billion. Overall presidential spending totals through the cycle are already at $3.7 billion and breaking records.
The group expects $5.6 billion to be spent on House and Senate races, a 37% increase from the 2016 campaign. Democrats are pushing to seize control of the Senate after winning a House majority in 2018. The Cook Political Report sees seven Republican-held Senate seats as either lean Democrat or a toss-up.
While the coronavirus pandemic has led to campaigns changing how they connect with voters and donors, CRP noted, millions of dollars are being spent on digital ads that, in part, encourage voters to donate or request mail-in ballots.
A separate study led by the Wesleyan Media Project in conjunction with the Center for Responsive Politics shows that former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign has been outpacing President Donald Trump's in TV and digital ad spending since Sept. 5. Biden's team has spent more than $94 million on TV ads while Trump's campaign has invested $41 million over the past month.
Overall, Trump has largely outspent Biden on digital ads since April. Yet the Democratic nominee has recently started to outpace the president. Since early September, the study shows that team Biden has spent just more than $32 million on Facebook and Google ads, while Trump has spent over $23 million.
Biden and his DNC fundraising committees went into September with $466 million on hand, a campaign aide previously told CNBC. Trump's campaign spokesman has said that the team, combined with the RNC, had $325 million on hand going into September. Biden and Democrats have recently seen a surge in fundraising both in the wake of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death and the debate between the two candidates.


cnbc--2020-10-01--Florida judge rules police can keep guns from former Trump campaign boss Brad Parscale

Brad Parscale , campaign manager for US President Donald Trump 's 2020 reelection campaign , speaks during a campaign rally at the Toyota Center in Houston , Texas , October 22 , 2018 .
A Florida judge has ordered that police can keep nearly a dozen guns from Brad Parscale , the former head of President Donald Trump 's reelection campaign , who was taken into custody Sunday after an armed standoff at his home .
Parscale , 44 , poses `` significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves or others in the near future , '' cops had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order , which allows them to keep Parscale 's guns for at least two weeks .
A Broward County judge granted the request by cops and it has been served on Parscale , a police spokeswoman told CNBC on Thursday .
Police have the option of asking a judge to extend the order by up to one year .
The order comes a day after Parscale said he was resigning from Trump 's campaign , where he most recently was serving as a senior advisor for digital and data .
Cops seized 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's standoff , which ended when SWAT officers dramatically tackled the shirtless and shoeless digital guru outside his Fort Lauderdale home .
He was taken to a hospital that same day under a state mental health law that allows for involuntary admittance to a health-care facility .
Police had gone to the house following a 911 call reporting that Parscale had loaded a round of ammunition in front of his wife , Candice Parscale , after a verbal altercation inside .
Candice fled the house and heard what seemed to be a gunshot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the house told police during that 911 call .

Brad Parscale, campaign manager for US President Donald Trump's 2020 reelection campaign, speaks during a campaign rally at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, October 22, 2018.
A Florida judge has ordered that police can keep nearly a dozen guns from Brad Parscale, the former head of President Donald Trump's reelection campaign, who was taken into custody Sunday after an armed standoff at his home.
Parscale, 44, poses "significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves or others in the near future," cops had reportedly said in a request for the order, which allows them to keep Parscale's guns for at least two weeks.
A Broward County judge granted the request by cops and it has been served on Parscale, a police spokeswoman told CNBC on Thursday.
Police have the option of asking a judge to extend the order by up to one year.
The order comes a day after Parscale said he was resigning from Trump's campaign, where he most recently was serving as a senior advisor for digital and data.
Cops seized 11 guns from Parscale's home after Sunday's standoff, which ended when SWAT officers dramatically tackled the shirtless and shoeless digital guru outside his Fort Lauderdale home.
He was taken to a hospital that same day under a state mental health law that allows for involuntary admittance to a health-care facility.
Police had gone to the house following a 911 call reporting that Parscale had loaded a round of ammunition in front of his wife, Candice Parscale, after a verbal altercation inside.
Candice fled the house and heard what seemed to be a gunshot, a realtor who saw Candice outside the house told police during that 911 call.


cnbc--2020-10-01--‘Let’s get this done’ — GOP congressman urges action on coronavirus relief bill

Republican Rep. Tom Reed on Thursday urged leaders in Washington to find a compromise on coronavirus relief legislation , saying the `` need is significant '' for additional economic assistance across the U.S. '' I think there is need across all spectrums , not just particular industries like restaurants and live venues , movies , what have you , airlines and others , '' Reed , who represents a large swath of western and central New York state that includes Ithaca , said on CNBC 's `` The Exchange . ''
`` But you also look at small business .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ their jobs , '' added Reed , who co-chairs the Problem Solvers Caucus along with Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey .
The bipartisan group released a roughly $ 1.5 trillion relief proposal in mid-September that was rejected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , who favors a larger stimulus package .
Pelosi has been holding negotiations this week with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin , attempting to find agreement on legislation that would be able to pass both the Democratic-led House and GOP-led Senate .
Pelosi and Mnuchin spoke Thursday afternoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeking compromise on the cost of a potential package and other outstanding issues , according to Pelosi 's spokesman Drew Hammill .
However , Hammill said `` distance on key areas remain . ''
The House also may vote Thursday on the Democrats ' $ 2.2 trillion stimulus package .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky. , opposes the bill .
It has been about two months since many of the key provisions of earlier coronavirus relief deals lapsed , although President Donald Trump took some executive actions in August aimed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are receiving unemployment benefits .
The coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S. , and despite some signs of economic improvement , Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has contended that additional fiscal aid is needed to support the recovery .
Reed , who was first elected to the House in 2010 , said there needs to be a greater sense of urgency on reaching an agreement , especially as the Nov. 3 presidential election is now just over 30 days away .
He said he was not confident that an agreement could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president signed a bill to keep the government funded through Dec. 11 on Thursday .
`` We need to get through this cliff , because we are not going to get a deal , in my humble opinion , on Dec. 11 , because the chaos after the election is still going to be there and the animosity between the two sides is going to be greater then than it is now , '' Reed said .
`` Now is the time to do the deal , and we just encourage our leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate : Let 's get this done , '' he added .
`` We do n't know what 's going to happen , and do n't bank on the fact that after the election you 're going to be able to get relief to the American people , because I do n't see it . ''

Republican Rep. Tom Reed on Thursday urged leaders in Washington to find a compromise on coronavirus relief legislation, saying the "need is significant" for additional economic assistance across the U.S.
"I think there is need across all spectrums, not just particular industries like restaurants and live venues, movies, what have you, airlines and others," Reed, who represents a large swath of western and central New York state that includes Ithaca, said on CNBC's "The Exchange."
"But you also look at small business. You look at individuals who have lost their jobs," added Reed, who co-chairs the Problem Solvers Caucus along with Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey.
The bipartisan group released a roughly $1.5 trillion relief proposal in mid-September that was rejected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who favors a larger stimulus package.
Pelosi has been holding negotiations this week with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, attempting to find agreement on legislation that would be able to pass both the Democratic-led House and GOP-led Senate.
Pelosi and Mnuchin spoke Thursday afternoon and plan to talk again later, seeking compromise on the cost of a potential package and other outstanding issues, according to Pelosi's spokesman Drew Hammill. However, Hammill said "distance on key areas remain."
The House also may vote Thursday on the Democrats' $2.2 trillion stimulus package. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., opposes the bill.
It has been about two months since many of the key provisions of earlier coronavirus relief deals lapsed, although President Donald Trump took some executive actions in August aimed at offering some assistance, particularly for those who are receiving unemployment benefits.
The coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S., and despite some signs of economic improvement, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has contended that additional fiscal aid is needed to support the recovery.
Reed, who was first elected to the House in 2010, said there needs to be a greater sense of urgency on reaching an agreement, especially as the Nov. 3 presidential election is now just over 30 days away. He said he was not confident that an agreement could be struck after the election. The president signed a bill to keep the government funded through Dec. 11 on Thursday.
"We need to get through this cliff, because we are not going to get a deal, in my humble opinion, on Dec. 11, because the chaos after the election is still going to be there and the animosity between the two sides is going to be greater then than it is now," Reed said.
"Now is the time to do the deal, and we just encourage our leadership as well as the folks in the Senate: Let's get this done," he added. "We don't know what's going to happen, and don't bank on the fact that after the election you're going to be able to get relief to the American people, because I don't see it."
— CNBC's Jacob Pramuk contributed to this report.


cnbc--2020-10-01--Biden is still leading in the polls, and voters say he won his first debate against Trump

Democrat Joe Biden came into the first debate ahead of President Donald Trump in the national polls .
If voter reactions to the first debate are any indication , Biden is likely to keep a hold on the lead after the face-off , too .
Here 's what some of the national polling trackers said Thursday morning : • The NBC News national polling average had Biden up 7.9 points over Trump .
That figure is based on an unweighted average of the 10 most recent reliable public opinion polls .
• The RealClearPolitics general election polling average showed Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Three polls asking who won Tuesday night 's debate show Biden coming out on top – though respondents , along with most commentators and even the moderator himself , gave dismal reviews to the contest itself , which appears to have changed few minds .
A CNBC/Change Research poll conducted Tuesday night and Wednesday found 53 % of likely voters nationwide said Biden did a better job in the debate , compared with 29 % for Trump .
The poll also found 45 % of those surveyed saying Trump performed worse than expectations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Biden .
But just 2 % of respondents said the debate changed their vote , versus 98 % who said it did n't .
The venomous first showing , marked by incessant interruptions , personal attacks and exasperation from the moderator , was panned by critics and viewers alike .
CNBC/Change Research , for instance , found 77 % of voters saying the debate did not make them feel proud to be an American .
`` I 'm just sad with the way last night turned out , '' the moderator , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The New York Times on Wednesday .
Still , a 55 % -28 % majority of respondents in the CNBC/Change Research poll said there should be more debates this year .
Two more presidential debates are on the schedule , with the next one set for Oct. 15 in Miami .
The Commission on Presidential Debates said it will make changes to the rules in light of Tuesday 's display .
Another poll from CBS News ' battleground tracker gave Biden the edge in the debate , 48 % -41 % , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A large majority of respondents in that poll , 69 % , said they felt annoyed watching the debate .
That poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points .
An instant poll from CNN and SSRS , with a higher margin of error of plus or minus 6.3 points , showed 60 % of respondents calling Biden the victor and 28 % saying Trump won the debate .
Trump declared victory , though the president has repeatedly attacked Wallace in the wake of the debate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on compilation of polls etc , '' Trump tweeted Thursday morning .
Trump 's camp also touted polling to suggest he won , including unscientific Twitter polls in which anyone can participate .
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany , for instance , cited one such Twitter poll from C-SPAN .
Wednesday 's CNBC/Change Research poll also showed Biden gaining ground nationally over Trump : 54 % of respondents picked Biden , while 41 % picked Trump .
That 's wider than the gap currently displayed by some national polling average trackers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national likely voters .
It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.22 percentage points .
The margin of error grows to 3.47 points for questions about the debate , which were asked to the 796 voters in the poll who said they watched it .
With a month to go until Election Day , the president 's window to change the trajectory of the race is rapidly narrowing .
Not only has Biden 's polling lead held steady for months , but the Democrat 's campaign is posting some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials said they raised $ 3.8 million through ActBlue in the final hour of the debate , a record for the site .
Recent developments in the campaign have also galvanized Biden 's supporters to shell out more money .
ActBlue said it processed more than $ 100 million in contributions following the death of liberal Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last month .
Trump 's supporters have been quick to point out that Democrat Hillary Clinton was heavily favored to win on the eve of the 2016 election .
While Clinton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump , she lost in the Electoral College as a result of a series of narrow defeats in key swing states .
But many of those same states now show Biden ahead in polling averages , albeit narrowly in some .
RealClearPolitics ' battleground tracker , which follows polls in Florida , Pennsylvania , Michigan , Wisconsin , North Carolina and Arizona , has Biden up 3.5 points over Trump on average .

Democrat Joe Biden came into the first debate ahead of President Donald Trump in the national polls. If voter reactions to the first debate are any indication, Biden is likely to keep a hold on the lead after the face-off, too.
Here's what some of the national polling trackers said Thursday morning:
The NBC News national polling average had Biden up 7.9 points over Trump. That figure is based on an unweighted average of the 10 most recent reliable public opinion polls.
The RealClearPolitics general election polling average showed Biden with a 6.6-point lead over Trump.
FiveThirtyEight's national polling tracker gave Biden a 7.6-point advantage.
Three polls asking who won Tuesday night's debate show Biden coming out on top – though respondents, along with most commentators and even the moderator himself, gave dismal reviews to the contest itself, which appears to have changed few minds.
A CNBC/Change Research poll conducted Tuesday night and Wednesday found 53% of likely voters nationwide said Biden did a better job in the debate, compared with 29% for Trump. The poll also found 45% of those surveyed saying Trump performed worse than expectations, while 11% said the same for Biden.
But just 2% of respondents said the debate changed their vote, versus 98% who said it didn't.
The venomous first showing, marked by incessant interruptions and personal attacks by the candidates, and exasperation from the moderator, was panned by critics and viewers alike. CNBC/Change Research, for instance, found 77% of voters saying the debate did not make them feel proud to be an American.
"I'm just sad with the way last night turned out," the moderator, Fox News' Chris Wallace, told The New York Times on Wednesday.
Still, a 55%-28% majority of respondents in the CNBC/Change Research poll said there should be more debates this year. Two more presidential debates are on the schedule, with the next one set for Oct. 15 in Miami. The Commission on Presidential Debates said it will make changes to the rules in light of Tuesday's display.
Another poll from CBS News' battleground tracker gave Biden the edge in the debate, 48%-41%, while 10% said it was a tie. A large majority of respondents in that poll, 69%, said they felt annoyed watching the debate. That poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points.
An instant poll from CNN and SSRS, with a higher margin of error of plus or minus 6.3 points, showed 60% of respondents calling Biden the victor and 28% saying Trump won the debate.
Trump declared victory, though the president has repeatedly attacked Wallace in the wake of the debate.
"I won the debate big, based on compilation of polls etc," Trump tweeted Thursday morning.
Trump's camp also touted polling to suggest he won, including unscientific Twitter polls in which anyone can participate. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, for instance, cited one such Twitter poll from C-SPAN.
Wednesday's CNBC/Change Research poll also showed Biden gaining ground nationally over Trump: 54% of respondents picked Biden, while 41% picked Trump. That's wider than the gap currently displayed by some national polling average trackers.
The CNBC/Change Research poll sampled 925 national likely voters. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.22 percentage points. The margin of error grows to 3.47 points for questions about the debate, which were asked to the 796 voters in the poll who said they watched it.
With a month to go until Election Day, the president's window to change the trajectory of the race is rapidly narrowing.
Not only has Biden's polling lead held steady for months, but the Democrat's campaign is posting some of its biggest-ever fundraising numbers: Biden campaign officials said they raised $3.8 million through ActBlue in the final hour of the debate, a record for the site.
Recent developments in the campaign have also galvanized Biden's supporters to shell out more money. ActBlue said it processed more than $100 million in contributions following the death of liberal Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last month.
Trump's supporters have been quick to point out that Democrat Hillary Clinton was heavily favored to win on the eve of the 2016 election. While Clinton won nearly 3 million more votes than Trump, she lost in the Electoral College as a result of a series of narrow defeats in key swing states.
But many of those same states now show Biden ahead in polling averages, albeit narrowly in some.
RealClearPolitics' battleground tracker, which follows polls in Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Arizona, has Biden up 3.5 points over Trump on average.


cnbc--2020-10-01--Former Afghanistan commander Gen. Stanley McChrystal endorses Joe Biden, despite previous tension be

Former Afghanistan commander Gen. Stanley McChrystal endorses Joe Biden, despite previous tension between them

WASHINGTON — Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal endorsed Democratic nominee Joe Biden for president on Thursday , saying that the nation needed a commander in chief that was `` humble enough to understand that they are a servant . ''
McChrystal made the endorsement even though there had been tension between McChrystal and Biden in the past .
`` I do n't think we need a genius , I do n't think we need a magician , we just need an honest person who is willing to listen .
We need someone who will take in information , surround themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best they can , '' McChrystal said on MSNBC 's `` Morning Joe . ''
`` Anyone we choose will make mistakes , that 's for sure , but the reality is , if we pick for character , if we pick for values , we will be best off , '' the four-star general added .
McChrystal described Biden as someone who is `` humble enough to listen to experts and who is humble enough to respect people who serve and have served . ''
Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the endorsement .
`` He could n't agree more that the next commander in chief must 'respect people who serve and have served ' and be 'someone that you can trust ' -- which would be a decisive break from Donald Trump , the most dishonest president in American history and the only one to have utterly disgraced himself by calling veterans and the fallen 'losers and 'suckers , '' Bates wrote in an emailed statement to CNBC .
The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to CNBC 's request for comment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the Obama administration , McChrystal led the Pentagon 's most secretive Black Ops for five years .
During his military career , McChrystal was critical of then-Vice President Biden 's foreign policy and national security decisions , which came to light in a gritty 2010 Rolling Stone profile of the war-weary general .
When asked about his policy differences with Obama and Biden , McChrystal said that their relationship was rocky at times but that there was a mutual respect that transcended disputes .
`` They did n't see everything the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they listened , in every instance , they took in my view , in every instance , I felt that they were trying to make the best decision based on all the information they had and based upon a bedrock of values , '' he said of Obama and Biden .
`` I think my willingness to endorse him now should signal to people that there was a respectful relationship then and just how important I think it is to replicate that kind of respectful relationship between senior military and leaders now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think he would surround himself with an effective team of good people .
I think he would set a tone in which he brings out the best of people and again , not everybody will agree with every policy , nobody ever will , and that 's healthy in a democracy , '' McChrystal said .
When President Donald Trump took office he selected a number of prolific retired generals for some of his most senior national security posts .
The Republican president though has frequently dressed down his top brass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their intelligence and commitment .
Earlier this month , The Atlantic reported that Trump declined to visit an American cemetery near Paris in 2018 and referred to U.S. Marines buried there as `` losers . ''
He also reportedly expressed concerns that the rain that day would mess up his hair .
`` Why should I go to that cemetery ?
It 's filled with losers , '' Trump told aides after scrapping the visit to Aisne-Marne American Cemetery , according to The Atlantic .
The report said Trump later referred to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives in the Battle of Belleau Wood in France as `` suckers '' for getting killed .
The 1918 Battle of Belleau Wood dragged on for 20 days and ended with U.S. Marines successfully clearing out German camps .
The Allied victory became an enduring symbol in U.S. Marine Corps history .
During the 2016 presidential campaign , Trump slammed Sen. John McCain , a Navy veteran who spent more than five years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam .
`` He 's not a war hero , '' Trump said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2015 .
`` I like people who were n't captured . ''
At the same event , Trump said `` I do n't like losers '' after having talked about McCain losing the 2008 presidential election .

General Stanley McChrystal Kevin Lamarque | Reuters
WASHINGTON — Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal endorsed Democratic nominee Joe Biden for president on Thursday, saying that the nation needed a commander in chief that was "humble enough to understand that they are a servant." McChrystal made the endorsement even though there had been tension between McChrystal and Biden in the past. "I don't think we need a genius, I don't think we need a magician, we just need an honest person who is willing to listen. We need someone who will take in information, surround themselves with talented people and lead the country the best they can," McChrystal said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." "Anyone we choose will make mistakes, that's for sure, but the reality is, if we pick for character, if we pick for values, we will be best off," the four-star general added. McChrystal described Biden as someone who is "humble enough to listen to experts and who is humble enough to respect people who serve and have served."
Stanley McChrystal sits in the helicopter after a lengthy conference meeting with military officials October 7, 2009. Paula Bronstein | Getty Images News | Getty Images
Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said the former vice president was honored by the endorsement. "He couldn't agree more that the next commander in chief must 'respect people who serve and have served' and be 'someone that you can trust' -- which would be a decisive break from Donald Trump, the most dishonest president in American history and the only one to have utterly disgraced himself by calling veterans and the fallen 'losers and 'suckers," Bates wrote in an emailed statement to CNBC. The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment. Before overseeing all U.S. operations in Afghanistan under the Obama administration, McChrystal led the Pentagon's most secretive Black Ops for five years. During his military career, McChrystal was critical of then-Vice President Biden's foreign policy and national security decisions, which came to light in a gritty 2010 Rolling Stone profile of the war-weary general. When asked about his policy differences with Obama and Biden, McChrystal said that their relationship was rocky at times but that there was a mutual respect that transcended disputes. "They didn't see everything the way I did, but in every instance, they listened, in every instance, they took in my view, in every instance, I felt that they were trying to make the best decision based on all the information they had and based upon a bedrock of values," he said of Obama and Biden.
In this photo provided by The White House, U.S. President Barack Obama (L) meets with General Stanley McChrystal, (L) Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan October 2, 2009 on Air Force One in Copenhagen, Denmark. Pete Souza | The White House | Getty Images
"I think my willingness to endorse him now should signal to people that there was a respectful relationship then and just how important I think it is to replicate that kind of respectful relationship between senior military and leaders now," McChrystal added of Biden. "I think he would surround himself with an effective team of good people. I think he would set a tone in which he brings out the best of people and again, not everybody will agree with every policy, nobody ever will, and that's healthy in a democracy," McChrystal said. When President Donald Trump took office he selected a number of prolific retired generals for some of his most senior national security posts. The Republican president though has frequently dressed down his top brass, ridiculed their suggestions, and questioned their intelligence and commitment. Earlier this month, The Atlantic reported that Trump declined to visit an American cemetery near Paris in 2018 and referred to U.S. Marines buried there as "losers." He also reportedly expressed concerns that the rain that day would mess up his hair. "Why should I go to that cemetery? It's filled with losers," Trump told aides after scrapping the visit to Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, according to The Atlantic. The report said Trump later referred to the more than 1,800 Marines who lost their lives in the Battle of Belleau Wood in France as "suckers" for getting killed. The 1918 Battle of Belleau Wood dragged on for 20 days and ended with U.S. Marines successfully clearing out German camps. The Allied victory became an enduring symbol in U.S. Marine Corps history. Trump has denied the report. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump slammed Sen. John McCain, a Navy veteran who spent more than five years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. "He's not a war hero," Trump said during a town hall in Iowa in 2015. "I like people who weren't captured." At the same event, Trump said "I don't like losers" after having talked about McCain losing the 2008 presidential election.


cnbc--2020-10-01--Coronavirus stimulus discussions yield no deal, but Pelosi says talks will continue

Another day of coronavirus stimulus talks between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin appeared to yield no deal Thursday , though the sides will reportedly keep up discussions toward an agreement .
In the absence of a bipartisan plan to boost an economy and health-care system ravaged by the pandemic , House Democrats moved to pass their own $ 2.2 trillion package Thursday night .
Leaving the Capitol , Pelosi told reporters the sides had not reached a deal but would keep talking , according to Politico and CNN .
Asked about the odds of a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't know , '' Politico reported .
The speaker and Mnuchin spoke by phone for about 50 minutes Thursday afternoon and plan to talk again later in the day , Pelosi 's spokesman Drew Hammill said .
They aimed to clarify both the amount of money to put into a potential bill and the language of the legislation , `` but distance on key areas remain , '' he said .
Pelosi and Mnuchin met in person Wednesday but did not reach a deal on a fifth coronavirus relief package .
The House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid legislation Wednesday night , delayed a vote until Thursday to allow more time for Pelosi and Mnuchin to hash out a bipartisan plan that could get through both chambers of Congress .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has opposed the Democratic legislation , meaning it likely will not get through the Republican-led chamber .
Pelosi sounded `` frustrated '' and `` fired up '' when talking about the state of the discussions during a Democratic whip conference call Thursday morning , a source who was listening told NBC News .
The speaker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our values '' or want to put what she sees as needed money into state and local governments and health care , the source said .
During the meeting Wednesday , Mnuchin offered a $ 1.6 trillion proposal — up from the $ 1.3 trillion the White House had embraced , according to NBC News .
It includes $ 250 billion for state and local government relief , $ 400 per week in extra unemployment benefits , $ 150 billion for education , $ 75 billion for Covid-19 testing and contact tracing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mortgage assistance , NBC reported .
Speaking to reporters Thursday before she talked to Mnuchin , Pelosi said she is `` hoping '' the House will vote on its stimulus bill Thursday .
While she acknowledged Democrats and Republicans are `` way off '' on issues including state and municipal aid , the speaker did not rule out the possibility of an agreement .
`` Hopefully we can find our common ground on this and do so soon , '' she said .
The effort to revive aid discussions follows weeks of pessimism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. economy and health-care system before the Nov. 3 election .
Lawmakers have not approved new relief funds in months as Democrats and Republicans wrestle over how to structure a package .
The outbreak continues to spread across the country : the U.S. has seen a seven-day average of nearly 43,000 daily new cases .
At the same time , many workers and businesses are floundering as restrictions designed to slow the pandemic remain in place .
Initial jobless claims dipped to 837,000 last week , a level still higher than anything seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March .
At the same time , American Airlines and United Airlines will start to furlough more than 32,000 workers combined as they seek federal aid .
Any stimulus deal is expected to include $ 25 billion to help airlines cover payroll costs .
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Thursday that the Trump administration would consider a stand-alone airline bill — though Pelosi has repeatedly rejected anything other than a comprehensive relief package .
Companies such as Disney and Royal Dutch Shell also announced plans to lay off employees this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult time bridging broad disagreements over how best to respond to the crisis .
On Wednesday , McConnell said the sides are `` very far apart . ''
Among the differences , Democrats have pushed for more than $ 400 billion in state and municipal aid — higher than the $ 250 billion offered by the White House .
They have also sought to reinstate the extra jobless benefit at $ 600 per week , as opposed to the $ 400 put forward by the Trump administration .
Republicans also want liability protections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vulnerable Republicans and Democrats up for reelection in November have agitated for their party leaders to take some kind of concrete action to respond to the crisis .
Before her call with Mnuchin on Thursday , Pelosi downplayed the prospect of passing a more targeted plan , as some House Democrats have urged her to do .
`` Is n't something better than nothing ?
No , '' she said .
Pelosi denied that the current round of talks is the last chance to pass relief before Election Day .
She was asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal despite the signs that Democrats and Republicans remain far from an accord .
`` Because of the needs of the American people .
I just think at some point they 'll have to know that the American people have these needs , '' Pelosi said .

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) participates in a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, October 1, 2020. Erin Scott | Reuters
Another day of coronavirus stimulus talks between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin yielded no deal Thursday, though the sides will keep up discussions toward an agreement. In the absence of a bipartisan plan to boost an economy and health-care system ravaged by the pandemic, House Democrats passed their own $2.2 trillion package Thursday night. Leaving the House floor before the vote, Pelosi told reporters the sides would not reach a deal Thursday but would keep talking, according to NBC News. Asked about the odds of an agreement, Pelosi answered, "I don't know. It just depends. We'll see." The speaker and Mnuchin spoke by phone for about 50 minutes Thursday afternoon and could talk again later in the day, Pelosi's spokesman Drew Hammill said. They aimed to clarify both the amount of money to put into a potential bill and the language of the legislation, "but distance on key areas remain," he said. Pelosi and Mnuchin met in person Wednesday but did not reach a deal on a fifth coronavirus relief package. The House, which had aimed to pass its aid legislation Wednesday night, delayed a vote until Thursday to allow more time for Pelosi and Mnuchin to hash out a bipartisan plan that could get through both chambers of Congress. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has opposed the Democratic legislation, meaning it likely will not get through the Republican-led chamber.
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Pelosi sounded "frustrated" and "fired up" when talking about the state of the discussions during a Democratic whip conference call Thursday morning, a source who was listening told NBC News. The speaker said the GOP does not "share our values" or want to put what she sees as needed money into state and local governments and health care, the source said. During the meeting Wednesday, Mnuchin offered a $1.6 trillion proposal — up from the $1.3 trillion the White House had embraced, according to NBC News. It includes $250 billion for state and local government relief, $400 per week in extra unemployment benefits, $150 billion for education, $75 billion for Covid-19 testing and contact tracing, and $60 billion for rental and mortgage assistance, NBC reported. Speaking to reporters Thursday before her call with Mnuchin, Pelosi acknowledged Democrats and Republicans are "way off" on issues including state and municipal aid, But the speaker did not rule out the possibility of an agreement. "Hopefully we can find our common ground on this and do so soon," she said. The effort to revive aid discussions follows weeks of pessimism about Congress' ability to boost the U.S. economy and health-care system before the Nov. 3 election. Lawmakers have not approved new relief funds in months as Democrats and Republicans wrestle over how to structure a package. The outbreak continues to spread across the country: the U.S. has seen a seven-day average of nearly 43,000 daily new cases. At the same time, many workers and businesses are floundering as restrictions designed to slow the pandemic remain in place. Initial jobless claims dipped to 837,000 last week, a level still higher than anything seen in recent American memory before shutdowns in March. At the same time, American Airlines and United Airlines will start to furlough more than 32,000 workers combined as they seek federal aid.
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Any stimulus deal is expected to include $25 billion to help airlines cover payroll costs. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Thursday that the Trump administration would consider a stand-alone airline bill — though Pelosi has repeatedly rejected anything other than a comprehensive relief package. Companies such as Disney and Royal Dutch Shell also announced plans to lay off employees this week. Democrats and Republicans could have a difficult time bridging broad disagreements over how best to respond to the crisis. On Wednesday, McConnell said the sides are "very far apart." Among the differences, Democrats have pushed for more than $400 billion in state and municipal aid — higher than the $250 billion offered by the White House. They have also sought to reinstate the extra jobless benefit at $600 per week, as opposed to the $400 put forward by the Trump administration. Republicans also want liability protections for businesses, which Democrats oppose. Vulnerable Republicans and Democrats up for reelection in November have agitated for their party leaders to take some kind of concrete action to respond to the crisis. Before her call with Mnuchin on Thursday, Pelosi downplayed the prospect of passing a more targeted plan, as some House Democrats have urged her to do. "Isn't something better than nothing? No," she said. Pelosi denied that the current round of talks is the last chance to pass relief before Election Day. She was asked what underpins her optimism about reaching a deal despite the signs that Democrats and Republicans remain far from an accord. "Because of the needs of the American people. I just think at some point they'll have to know that the American people have these needs," Pelosi said. Subscribe to CNBC on YouTube.


cnbc--2020-10-01--Trump signs bill to prevent government shutdown after funding briefly lapses

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs on campaign travel to Minnesota from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington , September 30 , 2020 .
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill to keep the government running into December after funding briefly lapsed .
The Senate passed the temporary spending bill on Wednesday in an 84-10 vote as lawmakers scrambled to prevent a shutdown .
The House approved the legislation last week .
The president did not approve the bill before a midnight Thursday deadline to fund the government , and U.S. spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Management and Budget never ordered agencies to cease operations .
Trump signed the measure into law early Thursday after returning from a campaign event in Minnesota .
The law will ensure the government does not go through a crippling shutdown during a pandemic and about a month before the 2020 election .
It keeps federal agencies running until Dec. 11 .
Before then , lawmakers aim to hash out spending legislation to keep the government running through Sept. 2021 .
Democrats and Republicans reached a deal on a temporary funding bill last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include farm aid money .
The sides eventually settled on a proposal that includes guardrails to prevent the agriculture funds from going to large oil companies , according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. She said the measure includes $ 8 billion for nutrition assistance for schoolchildren and families , and refreshes the Pandemic EBT food aid program for a full year .
Getting past the shutdown threat would theoretically give Congress more flexibility to break an ongoing dispute over how to structure a fifth coronavirus aid package before the election .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Wednesday that they are `` hopeful '' about the prospects of a deal and will continue relief discussions .
Democratic leaders and the Trump administration have made little progress toward a stimulus deal since a series of formal talks broke apart last month .
A fight over the Supreme Court vacancy will also likely take up much of the Senate 's time before the election .
Republicans aim to quickly confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett , Trump 's choice to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
This story is developing .
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs on campaign travel to Minnesota from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, September 30, 2020.
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill to keep the government running into December after funding briefly lapsed.
The Senate passed the temporary spending bill on Wednesday in an 84-10 vote as lawmakers scrambled to prevent a shutdown. The House approved the legislation last week.
The president did not approve the bill before a midnight Thursday deadline to fund the government, and U.S. spending authority temporarily lapsed. But the Office of Management and Budget never ordered agencies to cease operations.
Trump signed the measure into law early Thursday after returning from a campaign event in Minnesota.
The law will ensure the government does not go through a crippling shutdown during a pandemic and about a month before the 2020 election.
It keeps federal agencies running until Dec. 11. Before then, lawmakers aim to hash out spending legislation to keep the government running through Sept. 2021.
Democrats and Republicans reached a deal on a temporary funding bill last week after a disagreement over whether to include farm aid money. The sides eventually settled on a proposal that includes guardrails to prevent the agriculture funds from going to large oil companies, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
She said the measure includes $8 billion for nutrition assistance for schoolchildren and families, and refreshes the Pandemic EBT food aid program for a full year.
Getting past the shutdown threat would theoretically give Congress more flexibility to break an ongoing dispute over how to structure a fifth coronavirus aid package before the election. Both Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Pelosi said Wednesday that they are "hopeful" about the prospects of a deal and will continue relief discussions.
Democratic leaders and the Trump administration have made little progress toward a stimulus deal since a series of formal talks broke apart last month. A fight over the Supreme Court vacancy will also likely take up much of the Senate's time before the election.
Republicans aim to quickly confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's choice to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
This story is developing. Please check back for updates.
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cnbc--2020-10-02--President Trump, first lady Melania test positive for coronavirus

President Donald Trump announced early Friday he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus , plunging the United States into further upheaval and uncertainty just over a month away from Election Day .
The White House physician said the president and first lady were `` both well '' at the moment .
In a tweet shortly before 1 a.m .
ET , Trump said : `` We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately .
We will get through this TOGETHER ! ''
Shortly after Trump 's tweet , U.S. stock futures moved sharply lower with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at one point .
Trump is now the most powerful figure to come down with Covid-19 .
Previously , U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had tested positive for coronavirus and survived , as did Britain 's Prince Charles .
Trump has come under withering criticism for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States , where over 7.2 million have been infected and more than 207,000 people have died , according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University .
The president has admitted on tape to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has pushed an overly optimistic outlook on the disease as it spread across the country .
He has aggressively pushed for schools , businesses and sports leagues to reopen after the pandemic hammered the economy , which had been humming along and had given him his strongest argument for reelection .
He has also routinely held campaign events where supporters were densely packed together , with many not wearing masks .
One prominent person who attended the rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma — Herman Cain — died weeks later from Covid .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the virus is going to be — it 's going to be fine , '' and `` Looks like by April , you know in theory when it gets a little warmer , it miraculously goes away . ''
Later that month he said , `` The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA… Stock Market starting to look very good to me ! ''
Also in February , he said , `` The 15 ( cases in the U.S. ) within a couple of days is going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' During Tuesday 's debate against Democrat Joe Biden , Trump said the U.S. is `` weeks away '' from a coronavirus vaccine .
White House physician Dr. Sean Conley said in a memo early Friday : `` The President and First Lady are both well at this time , and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence . ''
He also said he expects Trump to `` continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering . ''
The announcement came hours after the president said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top aide Hope Hicks tested positive for coronavirus .
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines say people should stay home and quarantine if they might have been exposed to the virus .
The agency says people should quarantine for 14 days .
Trump is scheduled to appear at his second presidential debate with Biden on Oct. 15 , or 13 days after he revealed his diagnosis .
The Commission on Presidential Debates did n't immediately respond to a request for comment on how Trump 's diagnosis affects the debates .
Trump and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oct. 22 .
Hicks is known to spend a lot of time with Trump .
The president , first lady and Hicks had traveled Tuesday to Cleveland for the debate on Air Force One with a group that included the president 's closest relatives and advisors .
They include White House chief of staff Mark Meadows ; national security advisor Robert O'Brien ; the president 's lawyer , former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani ; White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany ; the president 's daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior White House advisors ; the president 's sons , Donald Jr. and Eric ; Donald Jr 's girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle , who previously had Covid ; Eric 's wife Lara Trump ; the president 's daughter Tiffany ; campaign manager Bill Stepien ; top campaign official Jason Miller ; White House social media director Dan Scavino ; White House counselor Derek Lyons ; political advisor Stephen Miller ; and Rep. Jim Jordan , R-Ohio .
Also on that flight was Alice Marie Johnson , a criminal justice reform advocate whom Trump granted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug crime .
Trump , 74 , rarely wears a mask after months of resistance , and has mocked Biden , 77 , for often wearing face coverings .
`` I do n't wear masks like him .
Every time you see him , he 's got a mask .
He could be speaking 200 feet away and he shows up with the biggest mask I 've ever seen , '' Trump said about Biden during their debate Tuesday night .
At his age and weight , which is in the range of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at high risk of severe illness from Covid-19 , according to the CDC 's web site .
Melania Trump is 50 .
Some infected people have been left with lingering health problems , including respiratory ailments .
The Biden campaign did n't immediately respond to a request for comment about the president 's diagnosis .
According to NBC News , Hicks had started showing symptoms Wednesday night , when she had accompanied the president and several others to a campaign event in Minnesota .
She quarantined on Air Force One on the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning .
Trump briefly visited New Jersey for a fundraising event on Thursday .
As of Thursday night , Trump had been slated to travel to Florida for a campaign rally Friday night .
The White House issued an updated guidance that cleared travel from the president 's schedule .
Vice President Mike Pence , who is due to take on Sen. Kamala Harris in a vice presidential debate Wednesday , tweeted that he and second lady Karen Pence were praying for the president and the first lady .
It was not immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in line for the presidency , and his wife had been tested for the virus in light of the president 's diagnosis .

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President Donald Trump announced early Friday he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus, plunging the United States into further upheaval and uncertainty just over a month away from Election Day. Vice President Mike Pence, who is next in line for the presidency, and his wife tested negative, the White House announced later Friday. The White House physician said the president and first lady were "both well" at the moment. The New York Times, citing sources, said Trump was showing minor symptoms. In a tweet shortly before 1 a.m. ET, Trump said: "We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" Shortly after Trump's tweet, U.S. stock futures moved sharply lower with Dow futures falling more than 500 points at one point. Dow were down nearly 500 points just ahead of the open Friday. Trump is now the most powerful figure to come down with Covid-19. Previously, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had tested positive for coronavirus and survived, as did Britain's Prince Charles.
Trump's track record
Trump has come under withering criticism for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, where over 7.2 million have been infected and more than 207,000 people have died, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. The president has admitted on tape to knowingly downplaying the severity of the virus and has pushed an overly optimistic outlook on the disease as it spread across the country.
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He has aggressively pushed for schools, businesses and sports leagues to reopen after the pandemic hammered the economy, which had been humming along and had given him his strongest argument for reelection. He has also routinely held campaign events where supporters were densely packed together, with many not wearing masks. One prominent person who attended the rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma — Herman Cain — died weeks later from Covid. In February, Trump said, "I think the virus is going to be — it's going to be fine," and "Looks like by April, you know in theory when it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away." Later that month he said, "The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA… Stock Market starting to look very good to me!" Also in February, he said, "The 15 (cases in the U.S.) within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero." During Tuesday's debate against Democrat Joe Biden, Trump said the U.S. is "weeks away" from a coronavirus vaccine.
What's next
White House physician Dr. Sean Conley said in a memo early Friday: "The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence." He also said he expects Trump to "continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering." The announcement came hours after the president said he would begin a quarantine process after top aide Hope Hicks tested positive for coronavirus. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines say people should stay home and quarantine if they might have been exposed to the virus. The agency says people should quarantine for 14 days. Trump is scheduled to appear at his second presidential debate with Biden on Oct. 15, or 13 days after he revealed his diagnosis. The Commission on Presidential Debates didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on how Trump's diagnosis affects the debates. Trump and Biden are also set to square off Oct. 22. Hicks is known to spend a lot of time with Trump. The president, first lady and Hicks had traveled Tuesday to Cleveland for the debate on Air Force One with a group that included the president's closest relatives and advisors. They include White House chief of staff Mark Meadows; national security advisor Robert O'Brien; the president's lawyer, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani; White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany; the president's daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, both of whom are senior White House advisors; the president's sons, Donald Jr. and Eric; Donald Jr's girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle, who previously had Covid; Eric's wife Lara Trump; the president's daughter Tiffany; campaign manager Bill Stepien; top campaign official Jason Miller; White House social media director Dan Scavino; White House counselor Derek Lyons; political advisor Stephen Miller; and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. Ivanka Trump and Kushner tested negative Friday morning, according to administration spokeswoman. Also on that flight was Alice Marie Johnson, a criminal justice reform advocate whom Trump granted clemency for her life sentence for a drug crime.
Masks and risks


cnbc--2020-10-02--Trump quarantines after top aide Hope Hicks tests positive for coronavirus

U.S. President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to board Air Force One as he departs Washington on campaign travel to New Jersey at Joint Base Andrews , Maryland , U.S. , October 1 , 2020 .
UPDATE : President Trump and the first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus .
Read more here .
President Donald Trump said late Thursday night that he and the first lady would begin a quarantine process after top aide Hope Hicks tested positive for coronavirus .
`` The First Lady and I are waiting for our test results .
In the meantime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
Trump tweeted after earlier suggesting that he may quarantine .
Trump 's tweet came minutes after the White House disclosed his schedule for Friday , which includes meetings , a roundtable with supporters and an evening campaign rally in Florida .
The White House did n't comment on whether the president 's quarantine would result in events being canceled .
After NBC News and other outlets reported on Hicks ' positive test , Trump himself confirmed it Thursday night in an interview with Fox News ' Sean Hannity .
He also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump had just been tested and were awaiting results to come either Thursday night or Friday .
`` She did test positive .
She is a hard worker , a lot of masks , she wears masks a lot .
She tested positive .
I just went out with the test , we will see , '' Trump said .
`` We spend a lot of time , the first lady just went and got a test also .
Whether we quarantine , whether we have , we do n't know . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what happens .
Who knows ? ''
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines say people should stay home and quarantine if they might have been exposed to the virus .
The agency says people should quarantine for 14 days .
Two weeks from Thursday is Oct. 15 , the date of the second presidential debate between Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden .

UPDATE: President Trump and the first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus. Read more here.
President Donald Trump said late Thursday night that he and the first lady would begin a quarantine process after top aide Hope Hicks tested positive for coronavirus.
"The First Lady and I are waiting for our test results. In the meantime, we will begin our quarantine process!" Trump tweeted after earlier suggesting that he may quarantine.
Trump's tweet came minutes after the White House disclosed his schedule for Friday, which includes meetings, a roundtable with supporters and an evening campaign rally in Florida. The White House didn't comment on whether the president's quarantine would result in events being canceled.
After NBC News and other outlets reported on Hicks' positive test, Trump himself confirmed it Thursday night in an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity. He also said that he and first lady Melania Trump had just been tested and were awaiting results to come either Thursday night or Friday.
"She did test positive. She is a hard worker, a lot of masks, she wears masks a lot. She tested positive. I just went out with the test, we will see," Trump said. "We spend a lot of time, the first lady just went and got a test also. Whether we quarantine, whether we have, we don't know."
He added: "We will see what happens. Who knows?"
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines say people should stay home and quarantine if they might have been exposed to the virus. The agency says people should quarantine for 14 days. Two weeks from Thursday is Oct. 15, the date of the second presidential debate between Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden.


cnbc--2020-10-02--Coronavirus stimulus discussions yield no deal, but Pelosi says talks will continue

Another day of coronavirus stimulus talks between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin yielded no deal Thursday , though the sides will keep up discussions toward an agreement .
In the absence of a bipartisan plan to boost an economy and health-care system ravaged by the pandemic , House Democrats passed their own $ 2.2 trillion package Thursday night .
Leaving the House floor before the vote , Pelosi told reporters the sides would not reach a deal Thursday but would keep talking , according to NBC News .
Asked about the odds of an agreement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know .
It just depends .
We 'll see . ''
The speaker and Mnuchin spoke by phone for about 50 minutes Thursday afternoon and could talk again later in the day , Pelosi 's spokesman Drew Hammill said .
They aimed to clarify both the amount of money to put into a potential bill and the language of the legislation , `` but distance on key areas remain , '' he said .
Pelosi and Mnuchin met in person Wednesday but did not reach a deal on a fifth coronavirus relief package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pass its aid legislation Wednesday night , delayed a vote until Thursday to allow more time for Pelosi and Mnuchin to hash out a bipartisan plan that could get through both chambers of Congress .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has opposed the Democratic legislation , meaning it likely will not get through the Republican-led chamber .
Pelosi sounded `` frustrated '' and `` fired up '' when talking about the state of the discussions during a Democratic whip conference call Thursday morning , a source who was listening told NBC News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not `` share our values '' or want to put what she sees as needed money into state and local governments and health care , the source said .
During the meeting Wednesday , Mnuchin offered a $ 1.6 trillion proposal — up from the $ 1.3 trillion the White House had embraced , according to NBC News .
It includes $ 250 billion for state and local government relief , $ 400 per week in extra unemployment benefits , $ 150 billion for education , $ 75 billion for Covid-19 testing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for rental and mortgage assistance , NBC reported .
Speaking to reporters Thursday before her call with Mnuchin , Pelosi acknowledged Democrats and Republicans are `` way off '' on issues including state and municipal aid , But the speaker did not rule out the possibility of an agreement .
`` Hopefully we can find our common ground on this and do so soon , '' she said .
The effort to revive aid discussions follows weeks of pessimism about Congress ' ability to boost the U.S. economy and health-care system before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approved new relief funds in months as Democrats and Republicans wrestle over how to structure a package .
The outbreak continues to spread across the country : the U.S. has seen a seven-day average of nearly 43,000 daily new cases .
At the same time , many workers and businesses are floundering as restrictions designed to slow the pandemic remain in place .
Initial jobless claims dipped to 837,000 last week , a level still higher than anything seen in recent American memory before shutdowns in March .
At the same time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to furlough more than 32,000 workers combined as they seek federal aid .
Any stimulus deal is expected to include $ 25 billion to help airlines cover payroll costs .
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Thursday that the Trump administration would consider a stand-alone airline bill — though Pelosi has repeatedly rejected anything other than a comprehensive relief package .
Companies such as Disney and Royal Dutch Shell also announced plans to lay off employees this week .
Democrats and Republicans could have a difficult time bridging broad disagreements over how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Wednesday , McConnell said the sides are `` very far apart . ''
Among the differences , Democrats have pushed for more than $ 400 billion in state and municipal aid — higher than the $ 250 billion offered by the White House .
They have also sought to reinstate the extra jobless benefit at $ 600 per week , as opposed to the $ 400 put forward by the Trump administration .
Republicans also want liability protections for businesses , which Democrats oppose .
Vulnerable Republicans and Democrats up for reelection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders to take some kind of concrete action to respond to the crisis .
Before her call with Mnuchin on Thursday , Pelosi downplayed the prospect of passing a more targeted plan , as some House Democrats have urged her to do .
`` Is n't something better than nothing ?
No , '' she said .
Pelosi denied that the current round of talks is the last chance to pass relief before Election Day .
She was asked what underpins her optimism about reaching a deal despite the signs that Democrats and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Because of the needs of the American people .
I just think at some point they 'll have to know that the American people have these needs , '' Pelosi said .


cnbc--2020-10-02--House passes $2.2 trillion Democratic coronavirus stimulus bill

U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi participates in a TV interview on Capitol Hill in Washington , U.S. September @ @ @ @ @ House passed a $ 2.2 trillion Democratic coronavirus stimulus plan on Thursday night even as @ @ @ @ @ struggle to strike a relief deal .
The chamber approved the legislation in a 214-207 @ @ @ @ @ against the measure as lawmakers in competitive districts grow wary of the ongoing impasse over @ @ @ @ @ will not get through the Republican-held Senate and become law .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch @ @ @ @ @ as his caucus resists spending trillions more on the federal response to the pandemic .
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U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi participates in a TV interview on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. September 29, 2020.
The House passed a $2.2 trillion Democratic coronavirus stimulus plan on Thursday night even as Democrats and the Trump administration struggle to strike a relief deal.
The chamber approved the legislation in a 214-207 vote. Eighteen Democrats voted against the measure as lawmakers in competitive districts grow wary of the ongoing impasse over aid.
The bill likely will not get through the Republican-held Senate and become law. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has opposed the legislation as his caucus resists spending trillions more on the federal response to the pandemic.
The vote followed a Thursday conversation between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in which they did not forge an aid agreement but agreed to continue talks. They failed to bridge a gulf on a range of issues, including how much aid to send state and local governments and whether to establish a liability shield for businesses and schools.