House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Kevin Owen McCarthyTrump asked Chamber of Commerce to reconsider Democratic endorsements: report The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - White House moves closer to Pelosi on virus relief bill Trump's sharp words put CDC director on hot seat MORE (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Trump dismisses climate change role in fires, says Newsom needs to manage forest better Jimmy Kimmel hits Trump for rallies while hosting Emmy Awards MORE's request for emergency funding to fight the coronavirus is "a little low," becoming the latest key Republican to call for more money.

"I think $2 billion is a little low, I think we're probably looking at $4 billion in this process, having spoken to Democrat House members from Appropriations," McCarthy told reporters.

The White House earlier this week put forward a $2.5 billion request as the virus spreads around the world and officials warn of eventual spread in the U.S. Only half of the request was new money.

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Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby Richard Craig ShelbySenate GOP eyes early exit Dems discussing government funding bill into February GOP short of votes on Trump's controversial Fed pick MORE (R-Ala.) on Tuesday said the White House request appeared to be a "lowball" and the final number would be "higher."

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerRepublican senator says plans to confirm justice before election 'completely consistent with the precedent' Video of Lindsey Graham arguing against nominating a Supreme Court justice in an election year goes viral Graham signals support for confirming a Supreme Court nominee this year MORE (D-N.Y.), meanwhile, is calling for a much higher figure of $8.5 billion.

However, House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey Nita Sue LoweyTop House Democrats call for watchdog probe into Pompeo's Jerusalem speech With Biden, advocates sense momentum for lifting abortion funding ban Progressives look to flex their muscle in next Congress after primary wins MORE (D-N.Y.) cast some doubt Wednesday that the final number would be as high as Schumer's proposal.

"We're working on it, we'll have a number, but I'm not sure it's going to be the number that Schumer's proposing," Lowey told reporters.

She said she is in talks with Republicans, including Shelby, and replied "yes" when asked if the talks have been fruitful.

Democrats have said they are still assessing the amount of money that is needed given a lack of details provided by the Trump administration.

"This is not a time to play politics," McCarthy said. "We want to make sure we have all the funding needed."