Trump's Midterm Pledge

Trump Pledges Five Thousand Dollars for Americans if Republicans Retain Congress

President Donald Trump has pledged to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterms. This pledge, made at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, could cost over $1 trillion. Despite low approval ratings, many Republicans skipped the event, while others aimed to rally Trump supporters. The event was part of a larger effort to boost enthusiasm and address economic concerns. However, the plan would exacerbate the country's nearly $1.8 trillion annual budget deficit. Hong Kong court has convicted the publisher of The Wall Street Journal of intimidating its reporter from taking up a trade union role. Helena Foulkes defeated Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary, marking the first time in over 30 years that a sitting Rhode Island governor has been beaten in a primary.