Trump says Congress may not need to approve $5,000 checks

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Published Sep 11, 20261 min read

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President Donald Trump told CBS News Texas he does not think Congress would need to approve his proposed $5,000 payments to American adults, which he has pledged if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in November. Trump also said the money would have to be spent in the US, but did not explain how that requirement would work.

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