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Trump reiterates pledge to send $5,000 checks, and hands out smaller payments, as midterm elections loom

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Trump is promoting two federal payment programs already underway while reiterating a $5,000 dividend promise contingent on Republicans retaining Congress.

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  • Trump is promoting two federal payment programs already underway while reiterating a $5,000 dividend promise contingent on Republicans retaining Congress.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:28:47 UTC.

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