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- U.S. President Donald Trump promises $5,000 checks if Republicans keep House and Senate.
- Senate Majority Leader Mike Johnson says congressional approval is needed for payouts.
- Vice President JD Vance suggests using tariff revenue and excluding wealthy earners fund $1.2 trillion cost.
- Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI) is the sole Republican candidate endorsing the dividend plan.
- Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) call the pledge a lie and bribe.
