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10 SEP 2026 · 17:35 ET·24:28·15.3K VIEWS·2.6× USUAL PACE

At the Republican Mid-term Convention, former President Trump pledged a $5,000 'dividend' to every adult American if the Republican Party wins control of both the House and Senate. The proposal would amount to an estimated $1.3 trillion, and while Trump did not specify funding, Vice President Harris suggested it would come from tariff revenue, with a requirement that the money be spent in the United States.

WHY IT MATTERS

This promise, if enacted, could significantly impact the U.S. economy, potentially influencing inflation and requiring substantial government funding. It also serves as a key campaign strategy to mobilize voters for the upcoming midterm elections.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The episode also covers the Seattle Seahawks' NFL season debut win, United Airlines suspending direct flights to Dubai, and a frozen berry recall due to potential E. coli contamination.

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