Backers of the president's ambitious stimulus plan say it will help struggling families and businesses, but critics say it goes too far.

The nearly $900 billion package includes an extension of jobless aid. The president's criticisms of the bill, including that relief payments would be too small, caught much of Washington by surprise.

The legislation extending aid to unemployed, providing money for vaccine distribution and a round of $600 stimulus checks was attached to an annual government funding bill that tacked on other items.

The employees' alleged actions were outside of their work responsibilities and do not involve Wells Fargo's customers, the company said. The bank says it's cooperating with law enforcement.

Millions of Americans are suffering from the economic effects of the pandemic while Congress fails to agree on another round of relief.

The U.S. continues to lead the world in both cases and deaths, as states across the Midwest and South battle a surge in new cases.