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Anti‑bribery laws and Trump’s promise

Trump’s offer seems to run afoul of federal laws, which make it a crime to pay for votes

Salon

How anti-bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress

In his keynote address to the Republican midterm convention on Sept. 9, 2026, President Donald Trump promised that if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, he would authorize a US$5,000 payment to every American adult.

The Conversation

Trump promised every American adult $5,000 if the GOP holds Congress. It’d likely cost more than $1 trillion: ‘Trump Dividend’

JD Vance later narrowed the promise.

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Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

President Donald Trump pledged $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans win elections. This extraordinary promise would cost over one trillion dollars and require congressional approval. Vice President JD Vance suggested payments would exclude the wealthy and could be funded by tariffs. Experts note the US runs significant deficits and…

The Economic Times

The Trump dividend: What $5,000 would cost and what it could cover

What would Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend buy — and could the US afford its estimated $1.2 trillion cost?

Euronews

Republican convention: Trump defends Iran war, attacks Democrats and promises voters cash

President Donald Trump, at Wednesday's Republican midterm convention, promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, while defending US war in Iran and antagonising Democrats.

Euronews

Investigators are finally looking into Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch. They may be too late

Federal authorities apparently never searched the property, but now state authorities will reopen a 2019 investigation

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The UK has arrested high-profile figures connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Will the US?

In contrast with the takedowns of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson, US consequences have been limited to resignations and apologies

The Guardian - US

Maxwell’s clemency pitch: can Epstein accomplice talk her way out of prison?

Experts question convicted sex trafficker’s motivations as she claims she can reveal ‘truth’ in exchange for freedom

The Guardian - US

Epstein disclosures raise key question: why wasn’t he stopped earlier?

New documents reveal numerous missed opportunities as experts and victims condemn US authorities’ failures

The Guardian - US

The DoJ failed to comply with Epstein files law – can Congress do anything?

Lawmakers threatening legal action face major obstacle: those with legal power in this case are the ones accused of failing to follow the law

The Guardian - US

A puppy and unlimited toilet paper? Legal experts say Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged prison life is uncommon

Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking of teen girls – and her treatment is prompting speculation

The Guardian - US

Ghislaine Maxwell: could talking about Epstein be her get out of jail free card?

Donald Trump, battling to disentangle himself from the scandal surrounding the late sex offender, has mused about the prospect of pardoning the British socialite

The Guardian - US

Deadly hit-and-run in New Mexico brings juvenile justice challenges into focus

Prosecutors in New Mexico's busiest judicial district have been pleading with state lawmakers to amend the children's code to address what they call an unbelievable spike in juvenile crime in Albuquerque

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Alec Baldwin trial: Gun safety in the spotlight in actor’s manslaughter case

Prosecutors say they’ll present evidence that Baldwin went ‘off script’ and failed to follow basic industry standards

WEKU

Grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin opens two paths for prosecutors

Alec Baldwin once again is staring down a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after a grand jury indicted the actor in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer.

The Independent UK

Experts question prosecutors' strategy against weapons expert in Alec Baldwin case

Prosecutors have yet to offer any evidence that would solve the biggest mystery in the deadly shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on a film set in 2021: How did live rounds get on the set

The Independent UK

Manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin will be dismissed

Prosecutors in New Mexico will dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “Rust.”

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More than a week after Hurricane Ian, the shock of what's ahead settles in for people

Across Southwest Florida, the long road to recovery is coming into focus as people try to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Ian. Many will rebuild, others will leave and some don't know what's next.

The Guardian - AU

Robert Drewe on finding Australia’s child phenomenon: ‘I thought, “Why hasn’t anyone heard of him?”’

While writing his new novel, the acclaimed author suffered unimaginable grief. But he found ‘strange comfort’ in imagining the life of a long-lost boy wonder

The Guardian - AU

‘Essential’, ‘quietly hopeful’, ‘propulsive’: the best Australian books out in August

Each month, Guardian Australia editors and critics pick out the upcoming titles they’ve already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

ABC News

Land management in Noosa tackles topsoil erosion into everglades waterway system

In the hillside above the idyllic beachside town of Noosa the battle continues to stop millions of tonnes of topsoil washing down from the upper catchment and smothering waterways' delicate aquatic life.

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