The federal relief bill doesn’t give more money to state and local governments, but its other provisions could help stave off a deeper crisis.

Those who took care of Medicaid beneficiaries between March 12 and June 30 can receive the payments.

President Trump has moved to defund four cities that have staged large demonstrations this year, including D.C.

Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Tex.) The Wall Street Journal’s Washington Wire reported last night that Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Tex.) has fired off a letter to WMATA General Manager John Catoe complaining that the transit agency did not adequately prepare for last Saturday’s 9/12 Tea Party protests, in some cases leaving participants stranded. The Post also has the story. “These individuals came all the way from Southeast Texas to protest the excessive spending and growing government…