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⬤ CRITICAL 13 Sep 2026, 13:30 UTC

Trump's $5,000 checks require Congress to approve, Johnson says

President Trump's proposal to send adult U.S. citizens $5,000 dividend checks would require congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday.Why it matters: Trump and his top officials claim they can send the checks without Congress — even with the prospect of them costing upward of $1.3 trillion.This is breaking news. Check back for updates.
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