Republicans on Capitol Hill, caught between a vote to approve the stimulus they thought would be popular and a president who appeared bent on undermining the measure after it was approved, appeared to breathe a sigh of relief. "I am glad the American people will receive this much-needed assistance as our nation continues battling this pandemic," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement that was released minutes after the White House announced Trump's signature. The relief package provides up to $600 in direct stimulus checks to millions of Americans and extends unemployment benefits, as well as a program intended to help small businesses retain their employees during the coronavirus pandemic. The dispute between Trump and lawmakers came as the coronavirus pandemic continues its winter march across the United States, dramatically increasing infections and deaths. A growing number of Republicans argued that Trump should sign the bill. "You don’t get everything you want, even if you’re president of the United States," Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., told "Fox News Sunday." Toomey said that if Trump didn't sign the measure, he would be remembered "for chaos and misery and erratic behavior." In explaining his decision to not immediately sign the measure, Trump said he wanted it to include $2,000 direct payments to individuals rather than the $600 initially agreed to by the administration and approved by Congress. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., embraced the idea of larger payments but Republicans were more circumspect. Pelosi said Sunday that Trump should "immediately call on congressional Republicans to end their obstruction and to join him and Democrats in support of our stand-alone legislation to increase direct payment checks to $2,000." Democrats intend to bring that bill to a vote on the House floor Monday. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHvUc4UJj3E

"Although I may not agree with the Vice President on every issue, I know that he has a good heart and is motivated by his love for our country and the American people,” Gabbard said in a statement. Progressive Journalist tweeted, after Tulsi Gabbard suspended her presidential campaign - She always said she'd support the eventual Dem nominee (even though many refused to believe her) and the nominee is going to be Biden. The primary is functionally over” Due to coronavirus crisis she was compelled prepare activation as National Guard. She was the brightest shining light in a sea full of dark, corrupt, corporate puppet politicians. America Lost when she suspended... ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xfm_SqVAlo

Republican senator, #LindseyGraham says #Biden needs to stop fearing Putin, join NATO allies in standing up to Russian 'bully.' #FoxNews #Hannity ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHdXoJQeqD0

Two planes carrying migrants were sent by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday night, his office said, infuriating Democratic politicians and prompting a frenzied response that included humanitarian aid by locals and assistance by Massachusetts officials. It's the latest in a series of moves by Republican governors to transport migrants to northern liberal enclaves to protest what they say are inadequate federal efforts on southern border security. Located off the coast of Massachusetts and long known as a posh summer destination for wealthy vacationers, Martha's Vineyard provided an unusual and unexpected place for the migrants to be sent. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih-dK5zGULE