Trump Says He May Act on His Own Friday Amid Aid-Talks Stalemate

President Donald Trump said he expects to sign orders on Friday or Saturday extending enhanced unemployment benefits and imposing a payroll-tax holiday as lawmakers have been unable to reach agreement on stimulus legislation that includes those measures.

Trump, speaking to reporters Thursday before leaving on a trip to Ohio, said he also expects to sign orders on eviction protection and on student loan repayment. Unilateral action by Trump likely would set up a legal fight over presidential authority.

The president made the comments after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said talks on a new virus relief package were making progress, though ...