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Trump Promised $5,000 Checks. Mike Johnson Won't Guarantee Them

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

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, refused on Sunday to assure Americans that they will receive the $5,000 payments President Donald Trump promised during the Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas if his party maintains control of both chambers of Congress after the midterms.

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‘Pretenders’ Review: Chrissie Hynde Doesn’t Enjoy Telling Her Story, But You Might Enjoy Watching It

Toronto Film Festival: Hynde comes across as both wildly frank and thoroughly cautious as she talks about her life and career The post ‘Pretenders’ Review: Chrissie Hynde Doesn’t Enjoy Telling Her…

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