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Trump renews promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress

Trump renews promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress

President Trump promised a $5,000 "dividend" check to all adult citizens if Republicans maintain control of Congress after the midterm elections.
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Hizzoner can get ‘strait’ to the point with new names | Venable

Hizzoner can get ‘strait’ to the point with new names | Venable

Paging President Trump! Sam Venable has a suggestion for further renaming potential, and how it could help the East Tennessee economy.
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How do I qualify for $500 Trump refund check? Latest info

How do I qualify for $500 Trump refund check? Latest info

Looking for the latest news on Trump's $500 Obamacare refunds? We have you covered.
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President Trump's approval rating by state entering October 2026

President Trump's approval rating by state entering October 2026

President Trump faces a 60% disapproval rating as midterm elections approach. See how his approval varies by state.
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65% of Americans blame Trump for high cost of living, new poll shows

65% of Americans blame Trump for high cost of living, new poll shows

President Donald Trump is being blamed by a majority of US adults for the high cost of living. See his approval rating as he campaigns for midterms.
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See how many Tennesseans will get a $90 check from Trump

See how many Tennesseans will get a $90 check from Trump

President Trump announced plans to send $90 payments to about 20 million seniors nationwide who are enrolled in Medicare Part B.
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President Donald Trump is coming back to Tennessee ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump is coming back to Tennessee ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump will attend a rally in Middle Tennessee just weeks after spending three hours in Knoxville.
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Trump to send $90 checks to seniors in Ohio, US, but some won't be paid

Trump to send $90 checks to seniors in Ohio, US, but some won't be paid

President Trump said he plans to send $90 check to more than 20 million seniors this month. See how much money is going to midterm battlegrounds.
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Democrats add 6 House races to their 2026 'red to blue' target list

Democrats add 6 House races to their 2026 'red to blue' target list

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee thinks it can win seats in districts Trump carried by double digits.
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Trump says he is thinking about suspending federal gas tax

Trump says he is thinking about suspending federal gas tax

By Nandita Bose and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was thinking about suspending the federal gas tax as high gas and diesel prices pose a risk to his Republican Party heading into the November midterm US elections.
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Thune says no 'path forward' for permanent daylight saving time bill

Thune says no 'path forward' for permanent daylight saving time bill

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says there is "no consensus" on the Sunshine Protection Act despite pressure from President Donald Trump.
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Social Security claiming ages may be renamed. How it affects Tennessee

Social Security claiming ages may be renamed. How it affects Tennessee

The Claiming Age Clarity Act aims to rename Social Security claiming ages to help retirees better understand their benefits.