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Coronavirus Special Report: Republicans meet with Trump to discuss COVID-19 aid

President Donald Trump, right, talks to reporters while hosting House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, second from left, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of Trump's cabinet in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday. — President Donald Trump, right, talks to reporters while hosting House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, second from left, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of Trump's cabinet in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday. (Getty Images)

By Shawn Zeller and Evan Campbell

Posted July 20, 2020 at 4:39pm

In today’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt breaks down what was discussed at a meeting between Republicans and President Donald Trump over the next round of COVID-19 aid, including liability protections, tax credits and money for education. Later, Emily Kopp examines life after a coronavirus vaccine is developed.

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