State of New York

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticized the Senate-passed $2 trillion economic stimulus bill, saying it does nothing to help local and state governments fight the coronavirus pandemic.

"I believe what they did failed to meet the governmental need," he said at a news conference today. "I find it reckless."

Cuomo said he would give congressional leaders "a piece of my mind" after the coronavirus outbreak has passed, but now he's focused on the pandemic response.

"I promise you I'm going to give them a piece of my mind, but I would say to them today, this is an extraordinary time in this nation, and it's an extraordinary time for government. This was the time to put politics aside and partisanship aside."

"Do your job," he told Congress.

The US Senate passed a $2 trillion economic relief package. It goes to the House next.