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Drama ends. Trump signs COVID relief

The massive bill includes $1.4 trillion to fund government agencies through September and contains other end-of-session priorities such as an increase in food stamp benefits

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A job seeker fills out an application at a drive up job fair during the pandemic in Gardena, California. Pic/AFP

A job seeker fills out an application at a drive up job fair during the pandemic in Gardena, California. Pic/AFP

President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown.

The massive bill includes $1.4 trillion to fund government agencies through September and contains other end-of-session priorities such as an increase in food stamp benefits.

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