Trump Reverses Course on Stimulus, Urges Congressional Approval

After accusing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of "not negotiating [a new coronavirus stimulus deal] in good faith" and saying he told aides to stop negotiations, President Donald Trump tweeted late Tuesday that "House & Senate should IMMEDIATELY Approve 25 Billion Dollars for Airline Payroll Support, & 135 Billion Dollars for Paycheck Protection Program for Small Business." The Trump administration and Congressional Democrats had been locked in a stalemate over the price tag for a new bill; negotiations had been scheduled to continue Tuesday after the House of Representatives passed a $2.2 trillion proposal earlier this week. Some reports from left-rated sources framed Trump's comments and reversal as erratic. Some coverage from right-rated outlets concentrated more on Trump's criticisms of Pelosi and Democrats.