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Trump sends one-time checks to 20M seniors ahead of midterms
Irish IndependentLO·US·about 4 hours ago
Trump reiterated a campaign promise to issue $5,000 checks to every adult American if Republicans win the November midterms, and announced a $100 subsidy for 20 million retirees from Medicare. The proposal is a fiscal expansion signal, but its feasibility and legislative path are uncertain. This is a domestic political pledge with potential market implications if it gains traction.