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The Authoritarian Playbook: Trump made over $2.2 billion in 2025

Steadysecond windCoverage went quiet for 8 days, then returned with 380 more reports - 118 voices in all.
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  1. Bloomberg Politicsseen 21 Aug, 17:42headline rewritten

    MAGA Inc.’s War Chest Climbs to $404 Million After Zero SpendingMAGA Inc. War Chest Climbs to $404 Million After No Spending

  2. Le Monde Englishseen 10 Sept, 09:38headline rewritten

    Trump promises $5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterms, vows his party will 'surge forward'Trump promises $5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterms

  3. Politico Europeseen 10 Sept, 09:38headline rewritten

    Trump pledges a $5,000 ‘dividend’ to all US adults if the GOP wins the midtermsTrump pledges a $5,000 ‘dividend’ to all US adults if Republicans win the midterms

  4. Channel News Asiaseen 10 Sept, 09:38description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    With approximately 270 million US adults, the idea would cost around US$1.35 trillion.

    With about 270 million US adults, the idea would cost around US$1.35 trillion.

  5. The Guardian Worldseen 10 Sept, 09:38description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    In two-hour address, president asked voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ despite being deeply unpopular among electorate Donald Trump said every adult citizen in the US will receive a dividend of $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections, while delivering a historically long convention speech in Dallas in which the president assailed Democrats as radical communists and defended his unpopular war in Iran. “If the Republicans win, you win with us, and you...

    President makes offer that would cost US over $1tn and asks voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ despite being deeply unpopular among electorate Donald Trump pledged to pay every adult citizen in the US $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections, during a marathon speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas in which the president assailed Democrats as “radical” and defended his unpopular war in Iran. The outlandish proposal, which would cost over...

  6. Vecernji list (Croatia)seen 10 Sept, 09:38headline rewritten

    Trump obećao Amerikancima nevjerojatnu isplatu, ali postoji jedan uvjetTrump najavio novi pothvat: Svim odraslim Amerikancima po 5000 dolara, ali postoji uvjet

  7. Polsat News (Poland)seen 10 Sept, 09:38headline rewritten

    Donald Trump obiecał Amerykanom pieniądze. Zadeklarował też "pokonanie komunizmu"5000 dolarów dla każdego Amerykanina. Trump złożył zaskakującą obietnicę

  8. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 10 Sept, 09:38description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Der Parteitag der Republikaner in Dallas wird wie erwartet zur Egoshow des US-Präsidenten. Sollte seine Partei die Midterms gewinnen, dann will er jedem erwachsenen Amerikaner 5000 Dollar spendieren.

    Der Parteitag der Republikaner in Dallas wird wie erwartet zur Egoshow des US-Präsidenten. Sollte seine Partei die Midterms gewinnen, will er jedem erwachsenen US-Bürger 5000 Dollar spendieren.

  9. ABC (Spain)seen 10 Sept, 14:17headline rewritten

    Trump se pone en la papeleta para salvar la mayoría republicana y ofrece 5.000 dólares a cada votante si lo consiguenTrump se pone en la papeleta para salvar la mayoría republicana y ofrece 5.000 dólares a cada estadounidense si gana

  10. BBC News Worldseen 10 Sept, 14:17headline rewritten

    Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midtermsTrump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms

  11. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 10 Sept, 14:17description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Der Parteitag der Republikaner in Dallas wird wie erwartet zur Egoshow des US-Präsidenten. Sollte seine Partei die Midterms gewinnen, will er jedem erwachsenen US-Bürger 5000 Dollar spendieren.

    Sollten die Republikaner die Midterms gewinnen, verspricht der US-Präsident allen erwachsenen US-Bürgern 5000 Dollar. Der Parteitag in Dallas wird wie erwartet zur Ego-Show.

  12. NPR Newsseen 10 Sept, 19:05headline rewritten

    After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect ThursdayDemocrats blast $5,000 payment promise ahead of Trump, Vance speeches in Dallas

  13. The Guardian Worldseen 10 Sept, 19:05headline rewritten

    Vance appears to walk back Trump’s offer of $5,000 ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms – US politics liveSupreme court’s decision seems to spell end for Republican-drawn congressional maps in Missouri – US politics live

  14. The Guardian Worldseen 10 Sept, 23:53headline rewritten

    Supreme court’s decision seems to spell end for Republican-drawn congressional maps in Missouri – US politics liveJD Vance to address Republican midterm convention after Trump’s $5,000 offer sparks bribery claims – live

  15. Bloomberg Politicsseen 10 Sept, 23:53headline rewritten

    Thune Dodges Question on Trump’s $5,000 Payout to US AdultsTrump’s $5,000 Check Plan Gets Cool Reception From GOP Allies

  16. Bloomberg Politicsseen 10 Sept, 23:53headline rewritten

    Beto O’Rourke Calls Trump’s $5,000 Offer ‘Stink of Desperation’Beto O’Rourke Says Trump Payouts ‘Stink of Desperation’

  17. alternet.orgseen 11 Sept, 14:29URL changed

    now resolves towww.alternet.org/alternet-exclusives/the-jig-is-up-for-trump/

  18. wglt.orgseen 12 Sept, 10:13URL changed

    now resolves towww.wglt.org/2026-09-10/vance-trump-issue-plea-for-americans-to-vote-republican-on-last-night-of-convention

  19. wclk.comseen 12 Sept, 10:13URL changed

    now resolves towww.wclk.com/2026-09-10/vance-trump-issue-plea-for-americans-to-vote-republican-on-last-night-of-convention

  20. northernpublicradio.orgseen 12 Sept, 10:13URL changed

    now resolves towww.northernpublicradio.org/2026-09-10/vance-trump-issue-plea-for-americans-to-vote-republican-on-last-night-of-convention

  21. wdiy.orgseen 12 Sept, 10:14URL changed

    now resolves towww.wdiy.org/npr-news/2026-09-10/vance-trump-issue-plea-for-americans-to-vote-republican-on-last-night-of-convention

  22. apr.orgseen 12 Sept, 10:15URL changed

    now resolves towww.apr.org/politics-government/2026-09-10/vance-trump-issue-plea-for-americans-to-vote-republican-on-last-night-of-convention

  23. ideastream.orgseen 12 Sept, 10:17URL changed

    now resolves towww.ideastream.org/npr-news/2026-09-10/vance-trump-issue-plea-for-americans-to-vote-republican-on-last-night-of-convention

  24. paradisepost.comseen 12 Sept, 20:58headline rewritten

    Trump wants to send Americans money. Economists don't seem thrilledTrump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea

  25. hiphopnc.comseen 13 Sept, 02:11description edited
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    During his almost 2-hour meandering speech at Trumpalooza, aka the GOP midterm convention in Texas, the orange menace promised that his administration would pay a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to every American adult if voters stupidly deliver a Republican victory in the midterm elections.

    Donald Trump and the rest of the MAGA Republicans know they are in trouble in the upcoming midterm elections, so desperate times call for desperate measures.

  26. nbcbayarea.comseen 13 Sept, 02:11headline rewritten

    Trump’s $5K dividend idea criticized by Congress, economistsTrump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

  27. nbcphiladelphia.comseen 13 Sept, 02:13headline rewritten

    Trump’s $5K dividend idea criticized by Congress, economistsTrump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

  28. mainlinemedianews.comseen 13 Sept, 02:13headline rewritten

    Trump wants to send Americans money. Economists don't seem thrilledTrump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea

  29. The Guardian Worldseen 13 Sept, 06:00headline rewritten

    JD Vance to address Republican midterm convention after Trump’s $5,000 offer sparks bribery claims – liveTrump doubles down on pledge of $5,000 payments if his party retains control of Congress on second night of convention – as it happened

  30. Bloomberg Politicsseen 13 Sept, 06:00headline rewritten

    Trump’s $5,000 Check Plan Gets Cool Reception From GOP AlliesTrump $5,000 Check Plan Gets Cool Reception From GOP Allies

  31. NPR Newsseen 13 Sept, 06:00headline rewritten

    Democrats blast $5,000 payment promise ahead of Trump, Vance speeches in DallasVance, Trump speaking at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas

  32. dunyanews.tvseen 13 Sept, 21:58headline rewritten

    Trump promises $5,000 payout to U.S. adults if Republicans win electionTrump promises $5,000 payout to US adults if Republicans win election

  33. nypost.comseen 15 Sept, 03:18headline rewritten

    Gavin Newsom mocks Trump’s $5K voter payout as a power grabGavin Newsom calls Trump’s $5K voter payout ‘bulls—’ and a ‘desperate’ power grab

  34. sgvtribune.comseen 16 Sept, 14:11headline rewritten

    Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 dividend needs congressional approvalHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ needs congressional approval

  35. Axiosseen 17 Sept, 08:08description edited
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    President Trump's proposal to send adult U.S. citizens $5,000 dividend checks would require congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday. Why it matters: Trump and his top officials claim they can send the checks without Congress — even with the prospect of them costing upward of $1.3 trillion. What they're saying: " He'd need Congress to act," Johnson said in a CNN interview. Asked by NBC's ""Meet the Press" if he'd commit that the checks will be sent, Johnson said...

    President Trump's proposal to send adult U.S. citizens $5,000 dividend checks would require congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday. Why it matters: Trump and his top officials claim they can send the checks without Congress — even with the prospect of them costing upward of $1.3 trillion. What they're saying: " He'd need Congress to act," Johnson said in a CNN interview. Johnson told George Stephanopoulos on ABC's "This Week": "The question is, how do you pay...

  36. Bloomberg Politicsseen 17 Sept, 22:03description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Deals." Facing waning popularity and depleted enthusiasm, President Trump offered voters a quid pro quo: elect Republicans and get a $5,000 payout. This comes as US public debt recently surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. (Source: Bloomberg)

    Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Facing waning popularity and depleted enthusiasm, President Trump offered voters a quid pro quo: elect Republicans and get a $5,000 payout. This comes as US public debt recently surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. (Source: Bloomberg)

  37. fortmorgantimes.comseen 18 Sept, 12:15headline rewritten

    Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 dividend needs congressional approvalHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ needs congressional approval

  38. sgvtribune.comseen 20 Sept, 20:24headline rewritten

    Trump pushes $5K 'dividend' pledge. Republican candidates, not as muchTrump pushes his $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much

  39. Index.hr (Croatia)seen 23 Sept, 04:20headline rewritten

    Trump je u srpnju obavio više od 1000 transakcija dionicama vrijednim do 270 milijunaTrump u srpnju obavio više od 1000 transakcija dionicama, vrijednih do 270 milijuna $

  40. winnipegfreepress.comseen 8 Oct, 19:30headline rewritten

    FACT FOCUS: Trump made multiple false and misleading claim in front of the UN General AssemblyFACT FOCUS: Trump made multiple false and misleading claims in front of the UN General Assembly

  41. Le Monde Englishseen 9 Oct, 09:54description edited
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    Donald Trump is promising $5,000 to every adult citizen if both chambers remain Republican after the midterm elections on November 3. Columnist Pascal Riché recalls that Silvio Berlusconi and Emmanuel Macron also used financial incentives during their campaigns.

    Donald Trump is promising $5,000 to every adult US citizen if both chambers remain Republican after the midterm elections on November 3. In his column, Le Monde's Pascal Riché recalls that Silvio Berlusconi and Emmanuel Macron also used financial incentives during their campaigns.

  42. abcnews.comseen 10 Oct, 21:59article removed

    last seen headlineTrump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

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Wed, 5 August 2026peak 157 reports on Thu, 10 September 2026Wed, 21 October 2026

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+ 73 more outlets · 232 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 337 original reports, 51 reprints

  1. Wed, 5 August 2026

    1 report

  2. Sat, 8 August 2026

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  3. Mon, 17 August 2026

    1 report

  4. Wed, 19 August 2026

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  5. Fri, 21 August 2026

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    • Bloomberg Politics02:13edited after publishing
      MAGA Inc. War Chest Climbs to $404 Million After No Spending

      previouslyMAGA Inc.’s War Chest Climbs to $404 Million After Zero Spending

      President Donald Trump’s super PAC war chest grew to nearly $404 million after getting $3 million in donations and interest payments in July, but it spent nothing that month to boost the prospects of Republican candidates in the midterm elections.

    • fox56.com17:12
      Republicans hold major cash edge over Democrats heading into 2026 midterms

      Republicans are entering the 2026 midterm campaign season with a major financial edge, building a cash advantage that is already shaping the political advertisi

    • The Hill22:44
      Trump says he'll spend 'a lot' of MAGA Inc. funds in midterms

      President Trump said he’s prepared to spend "a lot" of money from his MAGA Inc. campaign account to support Republican candidates this midterm cycle. “Well, I’ve raised a lot, and nobody knows what it is, but I will tell you it’s about $850 million,” Trump said before boarding Air Force One to fly to South...

  6. Sat, 22 August 2026

    2 reports

  7. Fri, 28 August 2026

    1 report
    • thealpenanews.com07:30
      The king of debt Sticks our kids with the bill

      Trump has made billions since being reelected in November 2024. The underlying transactions are real; what remains disputed is whether they constitute corruption, bribery or merely staggering conflicts of interest. But taking the long view, all of that doesn’t count for much compared to what he’s stealing from future generations of Americans. Yes, Trump reported […]

  8. Tue, 1 September 2026

    1 report

  9. Wed, 2 September 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill17:34
      Pro-Trump group releases first general election midterm ad

      Securing American Greatness, the nonprofit arm of President Trump’s super PAC MAGA Inc., rolled out its first general election ads on Wednesday, featuring Trump front and center. The ads are a part of a national ad buy. According to the political intelligence firm AdImpact, the group booked $995,000 starting on Wednesday. While one of the...

  10. Thu, 3 September 2026

    1 report

  11. Sat, 5 September 2026

    1 report
    • Times of India03:08
      'Don’t want to lose our country’: Trump to spend $500 m to help Republicans win midterms

      In a strategic move, Donald Trump intends to allocate up to $500 million from MAGA Inc to bolster Republican candidates in key House and Senate races. This robust funding effort is particularly timely as concerns have been raised about the PAC's substantial cash reserves. Trump emphasizes his control over these funds, aiming for impactful distributions just two months before Election Day.

  12. Tue, 8 September 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics20:13
      Witkoff Reports $107 Million From Entity That Held Crypto Stake

      President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff earned $107 million in 2025 from the holding company that owned his share of a crypto venture he and his boss helped co-found, according to a recent financial disclosure report.

  13. Wed, 9 September 2026

    2 reports
    • politicalwire.com11:52
      Trump’s Super PAC Is Tied to Mystery Group

      "President Trump’s political operation is behind a mysterious new super PAC that on Tuesday placed a $25 million reservation for advertisements to help Republicans in half a dozen key midterm races," the New York Times reports."The new group, No Going Back PAC Inc. is linked to MAGA Inc. Mr. Trump

    • breitbart.com20:06
      The X Factor: Unprecedented Spending Could Be Republicans' Midterm Trump Card

      Never before has a president's political operation invested in a midterm the way President Trump and the MAGA movement are backing Republicans this year.

  14. Thu, 10 September 2026

    133 reports

  15. Fri, 11 September 2026

    25 reports

  16. Sat, 12 September 2026

    9 reports

  17. Sun, 13 September 2026

    21 reports
    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)04:48
      Grazie a pagamento, insider trading e memecoin: così la Casa Bianca è diventata un’azienda di famiglia

      Donald Trump ha trasformato la Presidenza degli Stati Uniti in una holding d’investimento a conduzione familiare; casualmente dotata di un arsenale nucleare, dell’accesso primario ai mercati finanziari, e della facoltà di concedere la grazia ai propri partner d’affari. Il trucco? Produrre un volume tale di scandali, conflitti d’interessi e favoritismi quotidiani da trasformare la corruzione […] L'articolo Grazie a pagamento, insider trading e memecoin: così la Casa Bianca è diventata un’azienda...

    • hindustantimes.com11:04
      Trump $5,000 dividend: Will Americans get checks before 2026 midterm elections?

      Trump has promised a $5,000 dividend to American adults if Republicans win Congress, but Congress must approve the plan before payments can be made.

    • Axios13:30edited after publishing
      Trump's $5,000 checks require Congress to approve, Johnson says

      President Trump's proposal to send adult U.S. citizens $5,000 dividend checks would require congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday. Why it matters: Trump and his top officials claim they can send the checks without Congress — even with the prospect of them costing upward of $1.3 trillion. What they're saying: " He'd need Congress to act," Johnson said in a CNN interview. Johnson told George Stephanopoulos on ABC's "This Week": "The question is, how do you pay...

    • Google News - Top Stories14:23
      Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 checks to Americans but there are no guarantees

      Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 checks to Americans but there are no guarantees NBC News Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms theguardian.com Lutnick says $5K dividend would not use taxpayer dollars The Hill President Trump says he doesn't think $5,000 dividend payments would need to be approved by Congress CBS News Congress has had ‘zero time’ to discuss Trump’s $5k dividend, Johnson says Politico

    • iheart.com14:46
      Howard Lutnick Says Trump Checks Won't Rely On Taxpayers

      Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick assured that President Trump's proposed $5,000 checks for U.S. adults won't use taxpayer funds. Instead, potential sources include a new visa program and Intel investments. The plan, contingent on Republicans retaining Congress, faces criticism over debt conce...

    • iheart.com14:46
      Howard Lutnick Says Trump Checks Won't Rely On Taxpayers

      Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick assured that President Trump's proposed $5,000 checks for U.S. adults won't use taxpayer funds. Instead, potential sources include a new visa program and Intel investments. The plan, contingent on Republicans retaining Congress, faces criticism over debt conce...

    • iheart.com14:46
      Howard Lutnick Says Trump Checks Won't Rely On Taxpayers

      Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick assured that President Trump's proposed $5,000 checks for U.S. adults won't use taxpayer funds. Instead, potential sources include a new visa program and Intel investments. The plan, contingent on Republicans retaining Congress, faces criticism over debt conce...

    • iheart.com14:46
      Howard Lutnick Says Trump Checks Won't Rely On Taxpayers

      Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick assured that President Trump's proposed $5,000 checks for U.S. adults won't use taxpayer funds. Instead, potential sources include a new visa program and Intel investments. The plan, contingent on Republicans retaining Congress, faces criticism over debt conce...

    • iheart.com14:46
      Howard Lutnick Says Trump Checks Won't Rely On Taxpayers

      Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick assured that President Trump's proposed $5,000 checks for U.S. adults won't use taxpayer funds. Instead, potential sources include a new visa program and Intel investments. The plan, contingent on Republicans retaining Congress, faces criticism over debt conce...

    • iheart.com14:46
      Howard Lutnick Says Trump Checks Won't Rely On Taxpayers

      Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick assured that President Trump's proposed $5,000 checks for U.S. adults won't use taxpayer funds. Instead, potential sources include a new visa program and Intel investments. The plan, contingent on Republicans retaining Congress, faces criticism over debt conce...

    • iheart.com14:46
      Howard Lutnick Says Trump Checks Won't Rely On Taxpayers

      Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick assured that President Trump's proposed $5,000 checks for U.S. adults won't use taxpayer funds. Instead, potential sources include a new visa program and Intel investments. The plan, contingent on Republicans retaining Congress, faces criticism over debt conce...

    • Bloomberg Politics15:02
      Rising Costs Test Republicans Before Midterms

      Affordability is emerging as a central midterm issue as Americans contend with higher energy and everyday costs, putting pressure on Republicans to show how they would deliver relief. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Tim O’Brien and Bloomberg News Texas Bureau Chief Julie Fine join Bloomberg This Weekend and discuss Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend, growing resistance to the costs of Texas data centers and how economic concerns are shaping the political debate heading into November....

    • The Guardian World15:07
      Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms

      Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrage Donald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his controversial pledge to give US adults a $5,000 “dividend” if his Republican ⁠party keeps control of Congress after November’s midterm elections. The plan has been greeted with expressions of incredulity across the US political spectrum as well as outraged accusations of seeing to bribe voters. The plan – which would cost more than a...

    • newsweek.com16:16
      Mike Johnson won't guarantee Trump's $5,000 checks

      The House speaker won't guarantee Trump's proposed $5,000 checks as questions persist about funding and congressional approval.

    • Google News - Top Stories17:21
      Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms

      Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms The Guardian Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 checks to Americans but there are no guarantees NBC News Lutnick says $5K dividend would not use taxpayer dollars The Hill Trump says US can 'easily' afford $1.2T price tag for $5K dividend to adults Fox Business Congress has had ‘zero time’ to discuss Trump’s $5k dividend, Johnson says politico.com

    • The Hill17:27
      GOP rep: Priority 'needs to be the military,' not $5K checks

      GOP Rep. Mike Flood (Neb.) said Sunday he supports providing the Pentagon with more funding amid the Iran war over passing legislation to implement President Trump’s $5,000 dividend proposal. “First thing, I think we need to see the proposal, but the priority, in my opinion right now, should be funding our troops and replenishing our...

    • The Hill18:50
      Lawler deflects on supporting Trump's $5K dividend pledge: 'How do you pay for it?'

      Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Sunday joined multiple Republican lawmakers in questioning the fiscal sense of President Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 to every American adult. During an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Lawler initially avoided the question of whether he supported Trump’s proposed dividend. “I support putting money back in the pockets of hard-working...

    • Google News - Top Stories19:36
      After Trump says he doesn't need Congress for his $5,000 'dividend,' House Speaker says not so fast

      After Trump says he doesn't need Congress for his $5,000 'dividend,' House Speaker says not so fast Fortune House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval apnews.com Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 payments to Americans but there are no guarantees NBC News Will you get Trump's $5,000 dividend check? Here's what we know. USA Today Trump pledges $5K checks if Republicans do well in the midterms. Can he legally do that?...

    • PBS NewsHour19:36
      House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

      Trump made the unusual pitch at the party's midterm convention in Dallas last week, promising a "Trump Dividend" if voters keep the GOP in power on Capitol Hill.

      3 reprints
    • Google News - Top Stories19:41
      Trump's $5,000 checks require Congress to approve, Johnson says

      Trump's $5,000 checks require Congress to approve, Johnson says Axios Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 checks to Americans but there are no guarantees NBC News House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval PBS Trump calls $5,000 payouts 'easy' to fit into federal budget Reuters Lawler deflects on supporting Trump’s $5K dividend pledge: ‘How do you pay for it?’ The Hill

    • Google News - Top Stories20:09
      House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

      House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval AP News Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 payments to Americans but there are no guarantees NBC News House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ needs congressional approval WTOP News Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will ‘happen 100 percent’ The Hill Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins...

  18. Mon, 14 September 2026

    12 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories00:27
      Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will ‘happen 100 percent’

      Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will ‘happen 100 percent’ The Hill House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval AP News Trump calls $5,000 payouts 'easy' to fit into federal budget Reuters Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 payments to Americans but there are no guarantees NBC News How Trump's $5,000 check promise is supposed to work Axios

    • The Hill00:27
      Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will 'happen 100 percent'

      President Trump on Sunday said $5,000 dividend checks will "happen 100 percent" if the GOP maintains its majority in Congress after the midterm elections. The president compared the potential payouts to the $1,776 checks that went out to U.S. service members, telling reporters outside Air Force One on Sunday that he's received the same type...

    • wosu.org05:00
      Weekly Reporter Roundtable: Trump pledges $5K to American voters if GOP wins midterms

      President Donald Trump made the pledge last week at the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas.

    • The Hill10:00
      Republicans, fearing voter anger about costs, clash over economic strategy

      Republicans are clashing over how to improve their weak polling numbers on the economy less than two months before Election Day, fearing that voter anger over high costs could sink GOP candidates in November. The boldest proposal, President Trump’s pledge to give every U.S. adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm election, has already drawn...

    • dailykos.com13:14
      Promises, Promises

      Dementia Don Old Trump is without a doubt the most dishonest politician and president in American history. One thing that stands out about Trump are his numerous grandiose promises. As Democrats…

    • The Hill13:30
      Will Trump's payout promises boost Republican appeal to white women?

      As the midterm elections approach, analysts are questioning whether Donald Trump's strategy of appealing to white women through promises of protection and financial incentives will overcome voter dissatisfaction with inflation and economic conditions.

    • Google News - Top Stories14:45
      Trump calls $5,000 payouts 'easy' to fit into federal budget

      Trump calls $5,000 payouts 'easy' to fit into federal budget Reuters Republicans are squirming over Trump’s $5,000 check quid pro quo CNN Congress has had ‘zero time’ to discuss Trump’s $5k dividend, Johnson says Politico Will you get Trump's $5,000 dividend check? Here's what we know. USA Today What Mike Johnson and Trump had to say about $5,000 payments this weekend The Washington Post

    • Bloomberg Politics18:19
      Trump Dividend Would Come With 'Doozy' of a Price Tag, Says Maya MacGuineas

      Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, on Trump’s proposal, to give $5,000 checks to adult Americans carries a `doozy' of a price tag. MacGuineas said that the president is governing with 'Oprah politics' of making fiscal promises and is concerned that both parties will fall onto a 'wagon of competing promises' to try and win over voters ahead of the midterms. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • dailykos.com18:48
      We need to hijack Trump’s $5,000 check scheme ignoring it could cost us the election.

      Hijacking Trump’s $5,000 check plan however has huge benefits. Ignoring problems costs us elections how many times have we ignored things Inflation and the Palestinian Genocide cost Harris an election…

    • El Pais English19:22
      Trump is pushing for his election check, but House Speaker Mike Johnson says it will require congressional approval

      The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates the potential cost of the plan at $1.2 trillion

    • Google News - Top Stories19:45
      Ranting Trump blames ‘Dumocrats’ for not choosing $5,000 ‘bribe’ over winning midterms

      Ranting Trump blames ‘Dumocrats’ for not choosing $5,000 ‘bribe’ over winning midterms The Independent Lutnick says Trump’s $5,000 checks for Americans wouldn’t rely on taxpayer funds NBC News Republicans are squirming over Trump’s $5,000 check quid pro quo CNN Trump says $5,000 dividend checks will 'happen 100 percent' USA Today House Speaker Mike Johnson responds to President Trump's pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins midterms wusa9.com

    • Axios23:49
      Trump's $5,000 checks get chilly Senate GOP reception

      Data: OMB ; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Senate Republicans are doubtful — and, in some cases, dismissive — of President Trump's proposal to give Americans $5,000 checks if Republicans keep control of Congress. Why it matters: Trump's proposal isn't dead on arrival. But Republicans aren't exactly lining up behind it either. "I am withholding judgment on the bill until I see their list of pay-fors," Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said. "I don't support going and borrowing $1.2 trillion to be able...

  19. Tue, 15 September 2026

    9 reports
    • newrepublic.com00:00
      Mike Johnson Tries to Give Trump Cover on Those $5,000 Checks

      The House speaker said the voter bribe would just take a little time.

    • Times of India03:43
      'Trump is copying us': Shivakumar says US $5,000 plan 'inspired' by Congress

      Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated Donald Trump is copying Congress's guarantee schemes. He described these welfare programs as a blockbuster success among the people. Trump recently proposed giving every adult American $5,000 if Republicans win. This proposal could cost approximately $1.2 trillion based on current estimates. Details on financing and congressional approval for Trump's plan remain unclear.

    • foxnews.com10:00
      Voters have a blunt message for Trump about his idea to dole out $5,000 checks

      President Donald Trump's $5,000 dividend check proposal drew sharp reactions from voters, with some calling it a publicity stunt unlikely to pass Congress.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)10:30
      US Midterms: Trump’s 5,000-Dollar-Per-Adult Pledge

      Trump’s proposed $5,000 “dividend” for every adult US citizen has drawn criticism across Europe. Newspapers question its financing, warning it could sharply increase US debt and deficits. Commentators also accuse Trump of vote-buying, highlighting inflation and economic costs, while arguing that cash-based politics is increasingly undermining democracy in the US and elsewhere.

    • 24sata (Croatia)11:39
      Trump Amerikancima obećao po 5000 dolara. Oni su skeptični: 'Pa mi nemamo novca za to...'

      U razgovorima s novinarima, većina birača odbacila je ideju kao nerealnu, ukazujući na političke prepreke u Kongresu i prethodna obećanja za koja tvrde da nikada nisu ispunjena. Ipak, manji broj građana izrazio je nadu...

    • The Hill15:00
      Your check for $5,000 is not in the mail

      Former California Democratic Party chair Bill Press criticized Donald Trump's proposal to issue a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" to every adult citizen following Republican victories in the House and Senate, noting its massive $1.3 trillion cost and previous unfulfilled promises.

    • Bloomberg Politics15:46
      Bessent Says He’s Supportive of $5,000 Checks for Americans

      Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s supportive of a plan floated by President Donald Trump to send $5,000 checks to American adults if Republicans retain their majorities in Congress, downplaying concerns about the potential cost.

    • Bloomberg Politics16:35
      Trump's Intent on $5,000 Checks Is Very Real, Bessent Says

      Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Treasury is looking at President Donald Trump's proposal to give each American adult $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress after the November elections. He says President Trump's intent is very real. Bessent testifies before the House Financial Services Committee. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • independent.co.uk19:09
      Treasury secretary refuses to say how Trump’s $5,000 checks will be paid for

      Trump has faced bribery accusations after promising Americans $5,000 if voters help Republicans keep control of Congress during the midterm elections

  20. Wed, 16 September 2026

    3 reports

  21. Thu, 17 September 2026

    1 report

  22. Fri, 18 September 2026

    5 reports

  23. Sat, 19 September 2026

    1 report

  24. Sun, 20 September 2026

    1 report
    • Nacional (Croatia)16:52
      BOGATE ŠKRTICE Tko više ima, manje daje: Soros poklonio 74% bogatstva, Trump među najškrtijima

      Iza najbogatijih Amerikanaca je još jedna rekordna godina. Bogatstvo 400 najimućnijih Amerikanaca u proteklih 12 mjeseci poraslo je za čak 1,4 bilijun dolara, odnosno 21 posto. Ali, usprkos tolikom novom bogatstvu, da li su članovi liste Forbes 400 povećali i svoja dobrotvorna davanja? Forbes je istražio koliko su svi članovi ovogodišnje liste tokom života donirali […]

  25. Mon, 21 September 2026

    4 reports

  26. Tue, 22 September 2026

    3 reports
    • The Guardian World20:13
      Trump made over 1,000 July stock trades worth up to $270m, filings reveal

      President made more than 440 purchases and 700 sales despite voter anger over elected officials trading stocks Donald Trump made over a thousand stock sales and purchases worth between $79m and $270m in July, according to a Guardian analysis of his latest financial disclosure released Tuesday. His two largest sales were of Amazon and Microsoft stock, selling between $5m and $25m each on 20 July. That same day, he also sold up to $5m worth of Oracle and Costco stock, $500,000 to $1m in Nvidia,...

    • winnipegfreepress.com20:56edited after publishing
      FACT FOCUS: Trump made multiple false and misleading claims in front of the UN General Assembly

      previouslyFACT FOCUS: Trump made multiple false and misleading claim in front of the UN General Assembly

      President Donald Trump made myriad false and misleading claims during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, many of which he has repeated frequently throughout his second term in the White House.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)21:06edited after publishing
      Trump u srpnju obavio više od 1000 transakcija dionicama, vrijednih do 270 milijuna $

      previouslyTrump je u srpnju obavio više od 1000 transakcija dionicama vrijednim do 270 milijuna

      DONALD Trump je u srpnju obavio preko 1000 transakcija dionicama vrijednih do 270 milijuna $. Bijela kuća tvrdi da portfeljem neovisno upravljaju, unatoč nepopularnosti takve prakse među biračima.

  27. Wed, 23 September 2026

    5 reports
    • Times of India04:03
      Trump buys up to $50,000 of Musk’s SpaceX, sells some a week later

      In July, Donald Trump showcased his financial acumen with substantial investments, notably entering and exiting positions in Elon Musk's SpaceX. His trading spectrum also included major players like Microsoft and Amazon, totaling over 1,150 transactions, highlighting a well-rounded investment strategy. Furthermore, he delved into several bond purchases and efficiently maneuvered through exchange-traded funds, demonstrating a proactive approach to managing his financial portfolio amid prior...

    • Index.hr (Croatia)04:53
      Trumpovi menadžeri masovno trguju dionicama

      FINANCIJSKI menadžeri Donalda Trumpa u srpnju su proveli 1152 transakcije dionicama. Golem obujam trgovanja, veći od cijelog Kongresa, pojačao je zabrinutost zbog mogućeg sukoba interesa i korupcije.

    • Google News - Top Stories14:35
      Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI - bbc.com

      Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI bbc.com Trump discloses more than 1,100 July trades, including up to $25 million each in sales of Microsoft, Amazon CNBC President Trump’s money managers made more than 1,100 trades in July CNN Trump made over 1,000 July stock trades worth up to $270m, filings reveal The Guardian Trump sells tens of millions in AI, tech shares, led by Microsoft South China Morning Post

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)19:03
      Trumpove burzovne transakcije privukle pozornost: Evo gdje je ulagao milijune

      Objava podataka o srpanjskim transakcijama dolazi u trenutku kada se ponovno intenzivira rasprava o umjetnoj inteligenciji i njezinoj sigurnosti.

    • cointelegraph.com19:05
      Trump Bought Up to $100K in Strategy Stock in July

      Trump reported buying up to $100,000 in Strategy stock in July, according to a newly released US Office of Government Ethics filing.

  28. Thu, 24 September 2026

    2 reports
    • wyofile.com10:20
      Opinion | What, a bribe?

      President Trump pitched $5,000 to each American adult citizen as a "dividend" if Republicans win, but let’s not pretend to be fooled, writes columnist David Romtvedt.

    • The Hill21:59
      Jennings on $5K dividend: 'I don‘t know that that is the right idea'

      Right-wing commentator Scott Jennings expressed ambivalence Wednesday about President Trump’s offer to give $5,000 to American adults if Republicans win this year’s midterms. “I don't know that that is the right idea here,” Jennings told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on "The Source," talking about the proposal. “What the right idea is, is growth, which we have,...

  29. Sat, 26 September 2026

    1 report

  30. Mon, 28 September 2026

    4 reports

  31. Tue, 29 September 2026

    1 report
    • Axios09:10
      Midterm pocketbook pain bites Trump

      Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios Five weeks before the midterms, Americans' pocketbook pain is getting worse: paychecks haven't kept up with inflation for the better part of this year, and borrowing costs have surged. Why it matters: President Trump's record is effectively on the ballot, and economic sentiment remains deeply depressed, including among Republican voters. This is the backdrop as voters prepare to cast their midterm ballots: 1. In the last five months, pay for rank-and-file workers...

  32. Wed, 30 September 2026

    1 report

  33. Thu, 1 October 2026

    3 reports

  34. Sat, 3 October 2026

    11 reports

  35. Sun, 4 October 2026

    2 reports

  36. Mon, 5 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Channel News Asia21:58
      Commentary: Why a booming economy is not helping Trump

      Anxiety about AI and affordability has turned US President Donald Trump's populist party into a popular target, says Ruchir Sharma for the Financial Times.

    • PBS NewsHour22:25
      Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's payout promises

      NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump continuing to promise payouts to voters if Republicans win in the midterms, the GOP spending campaign money and playing defense in typically Republican districts and the White House again barring a media outlet from the press pool.

  37. Tue, 6 October 2026

    3 reports
    • The Guardian World10:00
      ‘Using the presidency to line his pockets’: could claims of corruption fuel backlash against Trump?

      Experts say president is vulnerable amid discontent over rising prices – and the US public has ample cause for complaint In Donald Trump’s telling, he’s a model of incorruptible self-sacrifice. “I’m the only president that donated his salary,” he told a group of cheering supporters at a Hispanic heritage month celebration in the White House last week, before conceding that George Washington – “a very wealthy person” – might have beaten him to the punch. Continue reading...

    • El Pais English10:31
      Checks for voters, Trump’s strategy to turn the midterms around

      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

    • investmentwatchblog.com18:53
      ‘$5,000 checks are guaranteed if Trump wins.’

      With Election Day less than a month away, President Donald Trump is touting two federal cash payment programs already underway while renewing a much

  38. Wed, 7 October 2026

    4 reports
    • MercoPress (South America)08:07
      Trump promises payments to voters ahead of midterms dominated by the cost of living

      US President Donald Trump has announced a series of direct payments to various groups of citizens in recent weeks and has promised US$5,000 to every adult if Republicans keep control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, in which the cost of living is shaping up as the central issue.

    • Bloomberg Politics19:00
      Trump Makes $100 Million Push to Train American Scientists

      The Trump administration is injecting more than $100 million into education programs for American researchers in STEM fields, as federal policies stanch the flow of foreign scientists to the US and policymakers focus on an AI arms race with China.

    • The Hill19:57
      Trump brushes off question about handing out cash before election

      President Trump dismissed a question Wednesday about his administration sending money to Americans ahead of the midterms, choosing instead to tout his tariffs. “What we’re doing is we have tremendous growth. We have the greatest growth of any country, maybe ever in history,” the president said in the Oval Office, when the Independent’s Andrew Feinberg...

    • The Hill20:51
      Trump turns to cash as healthcare concerns mount

      Presented by PolitiSizeIT {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump turns to cash as healthcare concerns mount With the midterm elections a month away and Republicans struggling to respond to voter frustration over healthcare costs, President Trump is handing out cash. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press Last week, Trump pledged $90...

  39. Thu, 8 October 2026

    4 reports

  40. Fri, 9 October 2026

    4 reports

  41. Sun, 11 October 2026

    2 reports

  42. Tue, 13 October 2026

    7 reports

  43. Wed, 14 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Der Spiegel (Germany)09:22
      USA vor den Midterms: »Die Republikaner müssen Donald Trump lieben – er hat das Geld«

      Der US-Präsident wirft sich in den Endspurt für die Zwischenwahlen – republikanische Kandidaten haben keine Wahl, als sich mit ihm zu zeigen. Korrespondentin Britta Kollenbroich erklärt, warum ihm sogar Ohio nicht sicher ist.

    • Bloomberg Politics09:28
      Rolex and Gold Were for US and Not Trump, Swiss Trade Chief Says

      Gifts presented to President Donald Trump by Swiss executives were actually for the American people, according to Bern’s top trade diplomat.

    • Bloomberg Politics10:31
      Swiss Trade Chief Says Rolex Gift Was for US, Not Trump

      Swiss Secretary of State Helene Budliger Artieda says gifts presented to President Donald Trump by Swiss executives were actually for the American people. In an interview at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Budliger Artieda told Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua that handing over a Rolex table clock and engraved gold bar at the White House wasn’t illegal. “It’s a gift to the American people — it’s duly registered at the White House, and if all things go well it will end up in a...

  44. Thu, 15 October 2026

    10 reports

  45. Fri, 16 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill16:51
      Main Trump legal fund $1.9M in debt

      President Trump’s primary legal fund is more than $1.9 million in debt, according to its latest filing with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Save America PAC, which Trump formed after he lost the 2020 presidential election, spent more than $5.4 million in the third quarter and had spent more than $14 million from the start...

  46. Sun, 18 October 2026

    2 reports

  47. Tue, 20 October 2026

    11 reports

  48. Wed, 21 October 2026

    8 reports

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