Congress passes coronavirus relief bill, but Trump criticizes deal
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The United States on Tuesday saw more Covid-19 deaths than ever before, a grim milestone in a month that has seen records set and then surpassed.
Across the country, 3,350 Covid-19 deaths were reported, according to NBC News’ tally. The previous highest number of deaths reported in a single day was Dec. 16.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump criticized a massive Covid-19 relief package that had just been passed by Congress.
Trump said in a video that he wanted the bill to be amended to increase the $600 direct payment to $2,000, as well as other changes. Trump didn’t explicitly say he would veto it, but his remarks suggested that he might.
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