Trump promises ‘good news’ on Covid relief as millions lose benefits

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WEST PALM BEACH – US President Donald Trump on Sunday promised “good news” on a massive Covid-19 relief bill that he has so far refused to sign, but did not give further details as millions of Americans struggling through the pandemic faced the loss of unemployment benefits.

“Good news on Covid Relief Bill. Information to follow!” the president tweeted during his Christmas vacation at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, without elaborating further.

For nearly a week, Trump has refused to sign the $900 billion relief package approved overwhelmingly by Congress following months of negotiation, calling it a “disgrace.”

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