Power players play chess match on COVID-19 aid

A chess match has emerged over a new round of COVID-19 relief, with multiple players arguing over timing as larger political implications shadow the talks.

President Trump, worried about sinking poll numbers, is urging Congress to move an enormous stimulus bill before next month’s election.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), wary of complicating efforts to seat Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court, is resisting a vote on another multitrillion-dollar package before Nov. 3.