Trump’s $5,000 check promise: What would it cost, could it happen
Legal experts, economists and even Trump’s fellow Republicans say the plan faces a bevy of practical obstacles and long odds in Congress.
Fetterman’s GOP convention video caught even some of his staffers off guard
By Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Even some of Democratic Sen. John Fetterman’s staffers were caught off guard when they saw him appearing in a video at the Republican midterm convention, according to two sources. But they weren’t exactly surprised. Fetterman has a long history of breaking with his own party,
Video: What Trump Offered in His Speech
President Trump offered on Wednesday to distribute $5,000 dividends to American adults if they keep Republicans in power, though his other recent promises of rebate checks have not yet materialized. Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager looks at the offer’s prospects.
Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes says he has resigned his position
WASHINGTON (AP) — An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether for
Inside the Republican Midterm Convention, Where It Was ‘Trump-a-Palooza’
Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting political landscape his party faces this fall.
Trump’s pledge for $5K checks catches officials and allies off guard, sparks GOP blowback
By Adam Cancryn, Alayna Treene, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump blindsided many of his own administration officials and allies with
Trump officials scramble to manage fallout after his $5K check pledge to all Americans
By Adam Cancryn, Alayna Treene, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump blindsided many of his own administration officials and allies with his vow to pay all American adults $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress, prompting an internal scramble on Thursday to backfill the proposal’s specifics, two people familiar with the matter told
Some Republicans Balk at Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Offer
The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.
The political risk behind Trump’s $5,000 pledge: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Vance’s convention message to battleground state Republicans.
Trump’s $5,000 Promise and Other Takeaways From the GOP Midterm Convention
The Republican midterm convention may have lived up to the nickname “Trump-a-palooza” after President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend for adult Americans – if Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate after the midterm election. “Pretend that I’m on the ballot,” Trump said in his …