Failure to either pass another stopgap bill or override a possible Trump veto of the legislation could result in a partial government shutdown. Trump said he wants Congress to increase the amount in the stimulus checks to $2,000 for individuals or $4,000 for couples, instead of the "ridiculously low" $600 for individuals that is in the bill. If they don't, Trump's choices are to sign the bill into law, veto it, or do nothing and let it become law. The White House did not signal any objections to the legislation before it passed and gave every expectation that Trump would sign it. White House officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump's intentions.

Source: bd News24 December 23, 2020 04:07 UTC