Two of the Federal Reserve’s regional bank presidents expressed some confidence the U.S. economy can rebound strongly after coronavirus restrictions on consumers and businesses are lifted.

An obscure board authorized in 1973 and categorized as "military affairs and defense" approved Gov. Gina Raimondo's request despite questions about constitutionality.

Gov. Ned Lamont repeated his call amid more deaths from COVID-19 and a budget-deficit forecast that doubled over two months.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state can afford to keep paying for critical services as the coronavirus toll mounts.

The Unsecured Creditors Committee responded to the Oversight Board chairman's statements that the board may change central government bond restructuring terms.

"Like all businesses, we are operating in a period of uncertainty which may last several months," Virgin Trains/Brightline President Patrick Goddard said.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., pledged Thursday the massive spending bill would pass on a voice vote even though some objections were expected during a Friday morning vote.

The Los Angeles and San Diego school districts warned that extraordinary costs mean their budgets may not balance.