GOP Leaders Cite Progress in Stimulus Talks

The video discusses the ongoing negotiations for a stimulus deal, highlighting the involvement of key political leaders from both parties and the Treasury. The main challenges include disagreements over state aid, liability protections, and direct stimulus payments. Despite these obstacles, there is a push to finalize the deal by Friday, with hopes of attaching it to a government funding bill to prevent a shutdown.

What are the potential obstacles to reaching a deal as mentioned in the text?

What is still unclear regarding the direct stimulus payments to Americans?