Conversations between administration officials and Democratic congressional leaders about coronavirus relief could soon fall apart, with both parties leaving the Capitol on Thursday evening claiming to be 'very far apart' on key issues.
"The American public wants action, so again, we're not going to just keep on coming back every day if we can't get to a deal," Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said."We've said by the end of the week we wanted to reach an agreement on the major issues."
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks to the Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Aug. 6, 2020, in Washington, DC.White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said that President Donald Trump called him three different times during the meeting. While the president continues to advocate for a congressional solution, he is now seriously considering what he can do, Meadows said.And Trump similarly teased that such an order could be coming down the pike.
Still, frustration fully set in on Capitol Hill Thursday as senators headed off on something of an August recess. The Senate did not formally adjourn, but members have been told they'll get a 24-hour notice to return to the Capitol for a vote on a deal if one can be reached. MORE:Coronavirus relief negotiators set deadline for a deal by week's end as Dems add $300B for schools to their pitch
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