Stimulus Package Update: Congressional Leaders Move Closer To COVID Relief Deal
Key lawmakers are approaching a deal on an economic relief package that would include unemployment benefits, but not state and local aid or a liability shield.
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Key lawmakers are approaching a deal on an economic relief package that would include unemployment benefits, but not state and local aid or a liability shield.
With COVID cases spiking nationwide, and the economy set to feel the effects, politicians start to get more serious about a stimulus package.
Democrats and Republicans agree on the need for a stimulus package, but disagree on specifics like stimulus checks and and the overall cost.
Negotiations on a second stimulus package are stalled, and language on testing and tracing is at least partly to blame.
With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.
House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a deal must be reached by Tuesday if a stimulus package is to pass by election day.
Time is ticking in Washington as lawmakers are stuck on stimulus relief efforts.
A second stimulus package remains a possibility, but can struggling Americans wait for Washington to come together on a plan?
With stimulus negotiations resuming, a second round of stimulus checks is once again a possibility, though timing remains unclear.
While President Trump derailed stimulus package discussions earlier this week, the possibility of a stimulus check remains alive.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will speak at a first annual Pennsylvania Democratic Party dinner fundraiser, three years after Donald Trump's victory in the state stunned Democrats into trying to fix what went wrong in 2016's presidential election.
Defending his administration's harsh immigration policies, President Donald Trump says the U.S. won't be a "migrant camp" or "refugee holding facility."
A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media.
She will remain the one woman in a leadership position in the room when important issues effecting women are negotiated over the next year and a strong reminder that Democrats stand with women and promote them to positions of power.
For all the billions spent by the Obama and Romney campaigns, Republican and Democratic parties, and countless outside groups, we may wake up November 7th to a Washington that is virtually unchanged.
What a difference four horrendous years makes. Thinking back to the Democratic National Convention of 2008 and now seeing what's going on in Charlotte, North Carolina this week at the Democratic National Convention of 2012 shows stark differences. The Democrats have no star power and pale in comparison to the Republicans' star-packed convention in Tampa.
Being president does not give a person license to disrespect opponents, and the disrespect and intolerance from Obama when a different opinion is expressed has been atrocious.
Forget Romney's taxes that will simply confirm his wealthy. Let's see Obama's college transcripts and find out what is necessary for him to hide.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Police were called to the mall on Sunday afternoon.
Sheri and John Lee started the non-profit more than a decade ago and since they've assisted hundreds of veterans.
The 34-year-old Richard Ganci tied the dog to the back of his truck and drove at least four miles.
We're in for another cold day on Sunday before we get some relief on Monday.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Police were called to the mall on Sunday afternoon.
Sheri and John Lee started the non-profit more than a decade ago and since they've assisted hundreds of veterans.
The 34-year-old Richard Ganci tied the dog to the back of his truck and drove at least four miles.
We're in for another cold day on Sunday before we get some relief on Monday.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made clear during a farewell speech Tuesday that he does not plan to abandon his career-long fight for American workers despite suffering a bitter defeat last month in Ohio.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
It seems that every year around the holidays, people tend to revisit a select few movies.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
More than a decade ago, Sheri and John Lee started the non-profit to give back to those who have given service to the country. In that time, they've been able to help hundreds of Pittsburgh-area veterans. Megan Shinn tells their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
A Clarion County man is now facing felony animal cruelty charges after he allegedly drug his dog behind his truck for multiple miles.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
EMS volunteers at one small Westmoreland County agency are sounding the alarm over thier sudden inability to answer calls. KDKA-TV’s Ricky Sayer shares the story.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
