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Experts cast doubt on Trump census order: 'It's not possible to do it accurately'

The U.S. Capitol dome is seen, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

House passes six-bill, $1.3 trillion spending package for 2021

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany speaks during a press briefing in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

White House defends $377 million proposal in coronavirus bill to renovate West Wing

In this image from video, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 27, 2020. (House Television via AP) ** FILE **

Rep. Steny Hoyer: White House suggested four-month extension of $600 boost in unemployment benefits

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., listens to a question during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, July 27, 2020, to highlight the new Republican coronavirus aid package. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Sticking point delaying Senate's virus relief package: Business liability protection

Congressional leadership including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, arrive to watch the flag-draped casket of the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., as is carried by a joint services military honor guard from Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Washington. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

Senate far from bipartisan deal on coronavirus relief, unemployment benefits

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, July 27, 2020, to highlight the new Republican coronavirus aid package. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Mitch McConnell open to a narrower deal to extend unemployment benefits

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. speaks at a press conference ahead of House votes on H.R. 7027 - the Child Care Is Essential Act and H.R. 7327 - the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Nancy Pelosi: Republicans have a 'disdain' or 'condescension' toward working people

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. speaks at a press conference ahead of House votes on H.R. 7027 - the Child Care Is Essential Act and H.R. 7327 - the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Democrats reject Trump's offer for short-term relief deal

President Donald Trump, accompanied by White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, second from left, speaks with reporters as he walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Washington. Trump is en route to Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump: Money for new FBI building should stay in coronavirus relief bill

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Washington. Trump is en route to Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump wants short-term relief bill to extend jobless benefits, halt evictions

In this image from video, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 27, 2020. (House Television via AP) ** FILE **

Rep. Steny Hoyer hints at wiggle room for coronavirus relief talks: 'It's not $600 or bust'

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, left, leaves a Republican luncheon, Tuesday, July 21, 2020, while attending meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

White House, Democrats far apart as they renew talks on coronavirus relief package

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin attends meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington. In the background at center left is White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

White House, Democrats start negotiations over new coronavirus relief

White House chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow speaks with reporters at the White House, Thursday, June 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

GOP coronavirus relief plan would lower weekly jobless benefit to $200 in transition to states

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, accompanied by Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., right, listens to a question from a reporter during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 24, 2020, on the extension of federal unemployment benefits. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Pelosi slams delayed GOP coronavirus relief plan: 'Republicans want to pause again and go piecemeal'

Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Mark Pocan said unless there are new cuts to the Homeland Security spending bill, it would effectively "sanction all the horrific violations of human rights and due process by ICE, CBP and other agencies." (Associated Press)

Democrats take aim at Homeland Security spending bill

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows speaks to reporters at the Capitol, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Meadows: GOP unemployment insurance extension plan to cut $600 per week allotment

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. arrives at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 24, 2020, on the extension of federal unemployment benefits. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Nancy Pelosi rejects short-term unemployment extension: 'Do you understand no?'

The U.S. Capitol dome is seen, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

House passes four-bill, $260 billion spending package for 2021

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House, Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Conservatives warn Trump that stimulus proposal could split GOP before election

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at the Colonial Early Education Program at the Colwyck Training Center, Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in New Castle, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump turmoil overshadows looming Biden tax tsunami: 'Never has there been a clearer contrast'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, July 20, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

McConnell announces 'in principle' agreement with Trump on new coronavirus relief

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House in Washington on July 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump blames Democrats, and some Republicans, for ditching payroll tax cut

In this June 30, 2020, file photo Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., listens to questions during a news conference following a GOP policy meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. McConnell is emerging the GOP's mask spokesman, the highest-ranking Republican in Congress proselytizing about the importance of wearing a face-covering during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Senate GOP, White House reach deal on coronavirus stimulus proposal

Derek Chauvin, wife charged with felony tax evasion

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Chuck Schumer: GOP in chaos on COVID-19 relief negotiations

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that children were being harmed by the shutdowns. He and many other Republicans are in favor of reopening schools. (Associated Press)

Capitol Hill negotiations over coronavirus relief bill intensify

In this June 30, 2020, file photo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., with Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., speaks to reporters following a GOP policy meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Mitch McConnell: COVID-19 bill to focus on kids, jobs and health care; more checks to families

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Chuck Schumer: Trump is chiefly to blame for state of coronavirus pandemic

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