Democrats play 'game of chicken' after blocking $1.8trn aid plan.

DEMOCRAT politicians have been accused of playing a "game of chicken" with the US economy after blocking Donald Trump's massive $1.8 trillion stimulus plan to try to stave off hardships caused by the coronavirus crisis. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell hit out as Republicans scrambled to rescue a deal with Democrats before another vote on the bill this evening. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]