Trump's $5,000 checks require Congress to approve, Johnson says

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that President Trump's proposal to provide $5,000 dividend checks to adult U.S. citizens requires congressional approval. Johnson noted that Congress has had zero time to discuss the plan. This contradicts claims from Trump and his top officials, who suggest the checks could be sent without congressional authorization, despite the potential cost exceeding $1.3 trillion. The situation remains developing as the legislative requirements for the proposed financial distribution are debated.