3 Things To Know Today

1 Republicans, Dems Remain Deadlocked Over New Stimulus Package

Don't be looking for that 12-hundred dollar stimulus check any time soon. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the two sides are “miles apart” on a package to help stimulate the economy. In fact, the two sides haven't met since last Friday and there are no plans to restart talks. She said there is little reason to meet until Republicans agree to find a middle ground. As she sees it, Democrats have come down from their three-trillion dollar package, offering to cut it by a trillion. She says Republicans haven’t offered to increase their original offer of a one-trillion-dollar package. Meanwhile, President Trump says he intends to forgive all deferred payroll taxes if he wins another term. Speaking at the White House, the President explained the plan will not have any impact on Social Security, adding they aren't "going to touch" the program. He noted the money will come from the general fund.

2 Air Force Pilot Released From Hospital After Helicopter Shot During Training

The FBI is investigating the shooting of a U.S. Air Force helicopter as it flew over northern Virginia yesterday. One crew member had a minor injury, according to the FBI and the Air Force. The UH-1N Huey helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing at a nearby airport and a bullet was discovered in the airframe. The helicopter was flying at an altitude of 1,000 feet when it took fire from the ground, said an Air Force spokesperson. The helicopter quickly diverted to the airport to make an emergency landing. The injured pilot was treated at a local hospital and released.

3 President Trump Continues Call For Opening Schools

President Trump continues to call for the safe reopening of schools. During a White House briefing, Trump noted mitigation efforts and health protocols to protect students and teachers can make it possible. He also reiterated children are at a lower risk of serious illness or death from the coronavirus and said staying home can harm a child's well-being. “We believe many school districts can now reopen safely,” he offered. “Provided they implement mitigation measures and health protocols to protect families, protect teachers, and to protect students.” On a related note, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco say they've come up with a nasal spray to combat coronavirus. While not a cure, the spray is an antiviral that would help ward off COVID-19. The UCSF researchers are now working with the business community to try and bring the nasal spray to stores at an affordable price


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