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Most voters remain doubtful the checks will ever materialize, according to recent polling
The president has promised payments ranging from $90 up to $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress, but whether it is legal or even feasible remains questionable
In his keynote address to the Republican midterm convention on Sept. 9, 2026, President Donald Trump promised that if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, he would authorize a US$5,000 payment to every American adult.Trump’s offer seems to run afoul of federal laws, which make it a cr...