Trump's $5,000 checks require Congress to approve, Johnson says
President Trump's proposal to send adult U.S. citizens $5,000 dividend checks would require congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday.Why it matters: Trump and his top officials claim they can send the checks without Congress — even with the prospect of them costing u
<p>President Trump's proposal to send adult U.S. citizens $5,000 dividend checks would require congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday.Why it matters: Trump and his top officials claim they can send the checks without Congress — even with the prospect of them costing u</p>