Trump's $5,000 checks require Congress to approve, Johnson says
Summary
President Trump wants to give adult U.S. citizens $5,000 checks. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress must approve this plan first.Key Facts
- President Trump proposed sending $5,000 checks to adult U.S. citizens.
- Some of Trump's officials say the checks can be sent without Congress's permission.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson disagrees and says Congress must approve the payments.
- The checks could cost more than $1.3 trillion.
- The discussion about the checks is ongoing and subject to updates.
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