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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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Trump says he rejected investigating Biden, Obama out of 'respect' for office

Trump says he rejected investigating Biden, Obama out of 'respect' for office

Trump said he could investigate his Democratic predecessors Joe Biden and Barack Obama but doesn't out of respect for the presidency.
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Will clocks fall back in 2026? Latest on daylight saving time changes

Will clocks fall back in 2026? Latest on daylight saving time changes

The Sunshine Protection Act is stalled, meaning Americans will likely turn their clocks back again this fall.
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PGA Tour backs Donald Trump's push for permanent Daylight Saving Time

PGA Tour backs Donald Trump's push for permanent Daylight Saving Time

President Donald Trump revealed PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp recently sent him a letter in "strong support" of adopting permanent Daylight Saving Time.
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Trump doubles down on $5,000 checks if Republicans win midterms

Trump doubles down on $5,000 checks if Republicans win midterms

President Donald Trump doubled down on his claim in a Truth Social video on $5,000 checks if Republicans win midterms.
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Can Democrats expand their Senate map?

Can Democrats expand their Senate map?

Plus: Will Ken Paxton's estranged wife help him win?
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Trump says he 'looks forward to signing' $5,000 checks

Trump says he 'looks forward to signing' $5,000 checks

Trump recently reiterated his promise to pay every adult American $5,000 if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate after midterm elections.
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Trump expands access to tax-exempt diesel fuel

Trump expands access to tax-exempt diesel fuel

By Jarrett Renshaw and Kanishka Singh GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska, Oct 5 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to expand access to tax-exempt diesel that he unveiled from a rally stage in Nebraska.
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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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Trump approval rating stays at record low in new poll as midterms near

Trump approval rating stays at record low in new poll as midterms near

Trump’s approval rating remains at the lowest level of his political career in Reuters/Ipsos polling as support among Hispanic voters wanes.
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Democrats say they’ll lower costs. Can they cut deals with Trump?

Democrats say they’ll lower costs. Can they cut deals with Trump?

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is promising Democrats will tackle affordability if they win the midterms. They'll have to make deals with President Trump.
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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.