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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

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Sep 11, 2026

Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

Donald Trump's pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress - the very people who have c…

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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

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