Mitch McConnell Included $600 Checks in Covid-19 Stimulus Plans After Hearing That Opposition Could Cost Republicans the Senate Runoffs in Georgia, Report Says

Direct payments of $1,200 were sent out earlier this year, but before this week had dropped off the radar in the latest negotiations for more relief.

Report: Tesla to Shut Down Model S and Model X Production for 18 Days

Tesla is reportedly shutting down its Model S and Model X production lines for two weeks over the holidays. Employees will receive one week paid and one week unpaid during the shutdown, CNBC says.