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Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 checks but there are no guarantees

The House speaker said the payments could take “some time” but that Congress would “work with the president hand in hand” if Republicans win congressional majorities.

13 September 2026Live

Sources

NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/johnson-congress-work-deliver-5000-checks-trump-midterm-elections-rcna597459

The House speaker said the payments could take “some time” but that Congress would “work with the president hand in hand” if Republicans win congressional majorities.

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