Politics
US Political Debate on Dividend Payments
Sen. Ted Cruz expressed support for President Trump’s proposal to give $5,000 dividend payments to U.S. adults provided they are structured as tax refunds and go to people who work and pay taxes. The Wall Street Journal editorial board denounced the plan as preposterous.
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The Hill
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board on Thursday slammed President Trump’s proposal to dole out $5,000 checks to every U.S. adult if the GOP wins control in both chambers of Congress in November. The board noted in its opinion that the plan would amount to about $1.2 trillion when applied to t
2026-09-11 17:42 UTC
The Hill
The House is set to take up legislation next week aimed at imposing tougher sanctions on Russia, after the measure cleared the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support last month. The House Rules Committee will meet Monday to consider the Russia sanctions bill, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey
2026-09-11 17:52 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas), a prominent conservative voice in the Senate GOP conference, says he’s willing to support President Trump’s proposal to give $5,000 dividend payments to U.S. adults provided that they are structured as tax refunds and go to people who work and pay taxes. Asked about Trump’s pr
2026-09-11 18:02 UTC