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Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses potential for $5,000 checks without Congressional approval

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the Treasury Department is exploring the feasibility of issuing $5,000 checks to adults without Congressional approval, as proposed by President Trump. During a testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Bessent stated that he would work with Congress if necessary and emphasized the administration's commitment to the proposal, which could cost approximately $1.3 trillion.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the Treasury Department is exploring the feasibility of issuing $5,000 checks to adults without Congressional approval, as proposed by President Trump. During a testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Bessent stated that he would work with Congress if necessary and emphasized the administration's commitment to the proposal, which could cost approximately $1.3 trillion.

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Bessent says Treasury is ‘examining’ ability to cut $5,000 checks without Congress

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Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses potential for $5,000 checks without Congressional approval