McConnell scrambles to walk back his threat to let states go bankrupt after bipartisan backlash

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walked back his threat to let states that request federal assistance go bankrupt rather than extend additional aid, which would require further deficit spending.

“I’m open to additional assistance,” he told Politico. “It’s not just going to be a check, though. You get my point?”

McConnell also suggested to Fox News Radio host Guy Benson that President Donald Trump should cut back on the time he spends speaking at White House coronavirus briefings, saying most Americans would rather hear information about the pandemic from medical professionals. Continue reading.