Trump backed down from his threat to block a bill for pandemic relief and his demand that Congress increase stimulus cheques for struggling Americans from 600 to 2,000 dollars. The president had condemned the spending plans as a disgrace. After nearly a week’s dealy, US President Donald Trump signed into law a 2.3 Trillion Dollar pandemic relief and spending package. The bill will now restore unemployment benefits to millions of people and avert a shutdown of government services.

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