To characterize the state of negotiations using Mitch McConnell's favorite sport: Democrats and the White House are rounding third base while Senate Republicans are stuck on first.
McConnell indicated there remains a big gap between what the Trump administration and the Senate Republicans are willing to accept, as GOP lawmakers maintain their opposition to more large spending bills.
Still, Washington's leaders are unable to accomplish anything related to coronavirus, with plenty of blame to go around on all sides. On the unemployment boost that expired at the end of July, Democrats want to continue the weekly $600 installments, while Trump has offered $400. In another promising sign, Mnuchin told CNBC that he's willing to cede ground to Pelosi on her demands for coronavirus testing funds. Pelosi had previously labeled Democrats' desire for $75 billion in contact tracing and testing a major sticking point.
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