Steve Mnuchin
The latest news and updates on Steve Mnuchin, the current secretary of the treasury in the administration of President Donald Trump. Before joining the administration, Mnuchin was an investment banker and movie producer. Born December 21, 1962 in New York, New York, Mnuchin is married to actress Louise Linton.
Trump 'Has to Be Rattled' as Inner Circle Gives 1/6 Testimonies: Biographer
These are people "who never would have publicly gone on the other side against him," Tim O'Brien said Sunday.
Trump Allies Testifying Because Jan. 6 Probe 'Getting Somewhere': Alksne
"They see it and they know it, and so they would rather go voluntarily than be subpoenaed," the former federal prosecutor said Saturday.
How to Track When Your $600 Stimulus Check Payment Will Arrive
The IRS has said it is already sending out the payments of $600 to eligible adults, but its portal tracking payments is being updated.
AOC Asks Followers To Answer 'Yes', 'No' or 'Hell No' to $600 COVID Checks
After publishing her Twitter poll, Ocasio-Cortez told her followers, "If you don't want your [congressional] member to vote for a $600 deal, you really need to tell them that."
Ending Paycheck Protection Before Economic Recovery Put 2.8M Jobs at Risk
As a result of PPP employment requirements expiring, more than 900,000 jobs were lost within the first 4 weeks. This represents approximately 40 percent of the 2.3 million jobs that PPP has been credited with saving.
Pelosi Calls WH's $916B Proposal With $600 Stimulus Checks 'Unacceptable'
The plan offered by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin includes a $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, half the amount offered by the CARES Act in March.
Stimulus Checks of $600 in White House's $916 Billion Offer To Pelosi
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday called the Trump administration's proposal "a great offer."
Will There Be A Second Stimulus Check This Year?
Technically, there's still enough time for a relief package to pass and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to send checks out before the end of the year. But, it would require a compromise that hasn't happened for months.
Can Janet Yellen Save the Economy From Mitch McConnell?
Janet Yellen's first battle; Big Business gets some spine; and Rolling Stones touring keyboardist Chuck Leavell's hope for environmental salvation.
Trump Promises 'Best Stimulus' After Election; 10 Items Are Still Undecided
The House speaker has pushed Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin for answers on outstanding questions the Democrats have on "critical" issues.
Amid Stimulus Deadlock, Nearly 1 Million Lose COVID Unemployment Benefits
"By the end of year, millions more Americans will have run out of jobless aid and have no access to federal extended benefits," one political think-tank wrote.
McConnell Will Give Stimulus Deal Supported by Trump, Pelosi a Senate Vote
The Republican did not indicate whether the vote would come before the upcoming presidential election.
Stimulus Deal Pressure Mounts on Mnuchin as Pelosi's Deadline Looms
The Treasury Secretary has been tasked by the president to end the stalemate and secure a bipartisan agreement, as Election Day nears.
As Mnuchin Tempers Stimulus Hopes, Pelosi Insists: 'Help is on the Way'
Negotiations are ongoing to end a stalemate over a further relief package, with both sides keen for such a deal but a bipartisan deal yet to be reached.
Mnuchin Says Stimulus Deal Will Be Passed Quickly After Trump Wins Election
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin was still hopeful a deal could be reached before November 3, but he said the two parties still have work to do on certain issues.
Progressive Dems Demand Stimulus Relief 'Now' After Pelosi Rejects WH Deal
"We need relief now. Not in February. Not in December," Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota said.
Stimulus Checks in Both House, Pelosi-Mnuchin Plans—Who Would Qualify?
A coronavirus relief package in the House and one that Speaker Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin are ironing out are sure to have differences, but stimulus checks are in both.
Second Stimulus Check Will Be in Next COVID Relief Package, Mnuchin Says
The Treasury Secretary said Democrats and Republicans have agreed on more stimulus checks.
Democrats Craft Smaller Stimulus Proposal As Pelosi, Mnuchin Revive Talks
"We'll be hopefully soon at the table with them," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. "We're ready for a negotiation."
House Deal With Mnuchin Passes Continuing Resolution Thwarting Shutdown
The deal will help ensure that the government doesn't shut down before Election Day, but it required compromises by both Democrats and Republicans.
Steve Mnuchin Defends Record U.S. Deficit, Spending: COVID-19 'Like a War'
The treasury secretary said the national debt won't be dealt with until after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mnuchin Blames Unemployment on Democratic States Not Reopening
The Treasury secretary said he believes "there is no question" ongoing COVID-19 restrictions are "the reason we have unemployment" during a Tuesday congressional hearing.
Pelosi and Mnuchin Push for Stimulus Deal, As Meadows Is Blamed for Delay
Talks for a bipartisan agreement on what stimulus measures to take continue to stall, with both sides calling for compromise.
Congressional Democrats Lead Republicans by 9 Percent in Favorability
More voters said they trust Democrats when it comes to handling jobs, health care and education.
Will Congress Provide Second Stimulus Checks Left Out of Trump's Orders?
"If we can get a fair deal, we're willing to do it this week," Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said.
Trump's Orders Offer No Lifeline for Businesses, Schools and States
"These policy announcements provide little real help to families," Democratic leaders said.
Mnuchin Sees Payback for Payroll Tax Deferrals if Trump Loses Election
After signing his recent executive orders, the president said, "I plan to forgive these taxes and make permanent cuts to the payroll tax."
Where GOP, Democrats Agree, Disagree on Brink of Deal's Collapse
"There's a handful of very big issues that we are still very far apart," Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told reporters.
Without Unemployment Boost, Jobless Households Face August Bills Crisis
5.4 million unemployed Americans could run out of money to pay for things like rent, auto payments, credit cards, health insurance, food, and clothing by the end of this month.
Democrats Warn Stimulus Negotiations Could Drag Into Mid-August
"The speaker of the House and the Democratic Leader are continuing to say 'our way or the highway,'" Senate Majority Leader McConnell said Monday.
