United States President Joe Biden has signed into law a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that will provide direct payments to millions of Americans. Republicans called it 'the worst legislation ever'.

United States: President Joe Biden signs $1.9 Trillion aid bill into law

The US Senate is all set to vote on the sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as Democrats try to get the legislation signed into law before federal unemployment benefits expire.

US Senate to vote on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill

The Senate has passed a budget resolution on Friday which has lent a step forward for the much-awaited $1.09 trillion coronavirus relief bill in the US. After a marathon of votes on various amendments, the Democrats passed the budget resolution with a vote of 51-50 with the newly-elected US Vice President Kamala Harris casting her first tiebreaking vote.

Senate approves budget bill for Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief aid; Harris casts tiebreaking vote

US President Donald Trump has rejected the massive Covid economic relief package passed by Congress -- less than a month before he must leave office and when millions of Americans are suffering fallout from the pandemic.

Trump rejects Covid relief bill, terms it a 'disgrace'

The U.S. Senate's drive to pass a $1-trillion-plus coronavirus response bill remained stymied late on Sunday, as Democrats held out for more money to help state and local governments and hospitals, while Republicans urged quick action to give financial markets a sign of encouragement.