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Trump's $5,000 check proposal requires congressional approval, says House Speaker

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House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that former President Trump's proposal to issue $5,000 dividend checks to adult U.S. citizens would necessitate approval from Congress. This contradicts claims made by Trump and his officials, who assert that the distribution can proceed without congressional involvement, despite the estimated cost exceeding $1.3 trillion. AI

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Trump's $5,000 check proposal requires congressional approval, says House Speaker

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Ben Berkowitz ·

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

    <p>President Trump's proposal to send adult U.S. citizens <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/10/trump-5k-5000-dividend-checks-midterms" target="_blank">$5,000 dividend checks</a> would require congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday.</p><p><s…

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