President Trump has promised American adults a $5,000 check if Republicans maintain control of Congress after the midterm elections. He stated this on social media, emphasizing that the people deserve it. However, the proposal is facing criticism from politicians and economists.
The estimated cost of this proposal is over a trillion dollars, which would add to the existing $40 trillion debt. Economists are warning about the potential strain on the economy. An economist from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University discussed the effects of such a proposal, comparing it to COVID relief checks.
Further details on the potential impact of this proposal are available, including insights from experts in the field.
SAN SABA COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: As of Friday night, the Kurk Fire in San Saba County is at 824 acres and is 85 percent contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. According to San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley, the fire ignited between Highway 16 and FM-1031 o...
Texas A&M Forest Service and local firefighters have been battling the Kurk Fire for over 24 hours. The fire is 30% contained as of Wednesday. The crew continues to work around the clock to contain the fire. Our crews were able to get in there and put in some good containment lin...
Over the weekend, a couple was killed in a five vehicle crash on SH 171 Saturday night. One neighbor said the news is a reminder to slow down when driving. Zachary and Katherine Barton, both 39, of Arlington, were both pronounced dead at the scene. A 12-year-old who got out of th...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating two important milestones — its tenth anniversary and Mexican Independence Day! The celebration highlights Hispanic culture, history, and traditions in Central Texas. For more information, you can watch our interview a...
25 Years After 9/11: Personal Stories, Unanswered Questions, and the Next Generation. On this special, the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Jon Leiberman reflects on being at the Pentagon moments after the plane hit, and hears from those whose lives were forever altered that day. Jon si...
A warm and dry weekend is expected across North and Central Texas, with afternoon highs in the 90s and triple digits region-wide both Saturday and Sunday. Peak heat indices up to around 105 are also anticipated, so make sure to stay cool and hydrated!...
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced a possible push for undergraduate students to complete college in three years instead of the traditional four. I think it would be easier; I want to get school done as soon as possible," said Baylor University student Talea Carson. I think ...
To finish out the first-ever Republican midterm convention, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance wrapped up the two-day event with a final message on Thursday night: “Go out and vote.”...
The city of Valley Mills has Flock cameras, and some neighbors aren't fans of them. Even though the city didn't install them. Are you able to see somebodys bank account information? Like the amount thats in it?" said Laramie Boston Three Flock cameras are posted in and around Val...
Police in Jackson, Mississippi, have arrested a man in the case of Tasia Fortune, the 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree outside an abandoned house last month, following the state medical examiner ruling her death a homicide. Last night, the medical examiners offic...
