US President Donald Trump has pledged a US$5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans win the November congressional elections. The proposal could cost about US$1 trillion for an estimated 270 million people, but its mechanism and legality remain unclear. Trump also defended attacking Iran and said oil prices would fall once the war is won.

CCNA2026-09-10 13:09

Donald Trump used the inaugural Republican gathering devoted to the midterm elections in Dallas to pledge $5,000 for every U.S. adult, provided the party captures both the House and Senate in November.

AABC News2026-09-10 12:04

Donald Trump has pledged to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress. He made the extraordinary promise during a marathon speech at the party’s convention in Dallas and suggested the war with Iran could end soon after the midterm elections.

TTRT World2026-09-10 11:56

US President Donald Trump urged supporters to act as though he were on the ballot and vote for Republicans. He has promised every adult American $5,000 if the party stays in power after the November midterm elections, and suggested the war with Iran could end with a Republican victory. Sami Al Arian of the Center for Islam and Global Affairs commented on the claims.

TTRT World2026-09-10 11:51

Speaking at the Republican midterm convention, President Donald Trump said every adult U.S. citizen would receive a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans win the November midterm elections. He said the money would have to be spent in the United States.

NNBC News2026-09-10 11:49

President Trump said at the Republican midterm convention that Americans would receive a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans win the midterm elections. NBC News examines legal and financial obstacles to the claim and discusses Democratic Sen. John Fetterman’s appearance and what it could mean for his future.

NNBC News2026-09-10 11:48

At the first Republican midterm election convention, President Trump claimed that every adult U.S. citizen would receive a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans win the November midterms. He also said the war with Iran would end after Election Day and acknowledged the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

NNBC News2026-09-10 11:48

Jewish voters discuss Israel, antisemitism and their political loyalties as Democratic Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise video appearance at the Republican convention. A new national poll still finds that most Jewish voters plan to back Democratic congressional candidates in November.

FFox News2026-09-10 11:45

Donald Trump offered voters a quid pro quo: elect Republicans and receive a $5,000 “Trump dividend.” The proposal is unlikely to become law because Republicans have rejected similar ideas and Congress would need to approve a cash program costing well over $1 trillion. A senior Iranian official said Iran is prepared to intensify counterstrikes if the US continues attacking its territory and infrastructure.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-10 11:43

US equity futures fluctuate ahead of producer-price data, Oracle earnings and a European Central Bank rate decision. Brent crude reaches $102 a barrel as Iran is reportedly prepared to intensify counterattacks if US strikes continue. Trump pledges a $5,000 payout to voters if Republicans win the midterm elections.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-10 11:40

President Donald Trump closed the opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by denouncing Democrats as extremists and strongly defending the war in Iran. He also pledged to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress after November.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-10 11:26

Speaking in Dallas, Donald Trump promised to pay $5,000 to US adults if Republicans win the midterms. The initiative could cost more than $1 trillion, raising concerns about its price tag.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-10 11:11

US President Donald Trump has promised every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress. University of Essex professor Natasha Lindstaedt called the pledge “completely outrageous,” saying it could cost $1 trillion and is “not even doable.” She said it may be intended to attract attention rather than be delivered, and could hurt Republicans in the midterms.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-10 11:05

President Trump pledged to give every American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress after the midterm election. The proposal would cost more than $1 trillion, but he offered no details and it is unlikely to become law. Brent crude held near $101 a barrel as Iran said it was ready for a more intense war.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-10 10:38

President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. The dubious proposal could cost more than $1 trillion, require congressional approval and deepen concerns over the nearly $1.8 trillion annual deficit and inflation.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-10 10:34

Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 “Trump dividend” for every US adult if Republicans win November’s congressional elections. He made the extraordinary offer in a nearly two-hour primetime speech that put him at the heart of the midterm campaign, as his declining approval ratings may hurt the party’s prospects.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-10 10:21

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are speaking on the second and final day of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, rallying supporters ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-10 10:09

Donald Trump says every American adult would receive a $5,000 “dividend” check if Republicans retain both the House and Senate in November. He made the pitch at the first Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas.

AABC News2026-09-10 09:52

President Donald Trump told attendees at the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention on Wednesday that he would issue a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate.

AABC News2026-09-10 09:50

The Missouri Supreme Court is hearing whether Secretary of State Denny Hoskins should be held in contempt for violating an order barring use of a new Trump-backed congressional map in the November election.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-10 09:44

President Donald Trump rallied Republican voters at the party’s midterm convention and made a bold promise to Americans if Republicans capture both the House and Senate.

FFox News2026-09-10 09:30

Donald Trump pledged at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas to pay every adult US citizen a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. He attributed the proposal to “tremendous economic success,” but it would cost more than $1tn and immediately prompted ethical concerns.

GGuardian News2026-09-10 09:15

Vice President JD Vance discusses President Donald Trump’s headline speech at the 2026 GOP midterm convention and contrasts the Republican message with that of the Democrats on “Hannity.”

FFox News2026-09-10 08:45

Donald Trump rallies Republicans in Dallas as the party faces poor polling and tight races nationwide. He promotes his record, jokes about renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait” and promises a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” if Republicans win full control of Congress. Supporters inside call him a saviour, while many outside blame him for war rhetoric, economic pain and higher gas prices.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-10 07:52