Today’s Special: $5,000 Checks? Trump’s Promise Still Needs Congress

A $5,000 payment promise is grabbing attention—but it is not approved. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s proposed payments would require congressional approval. The promise is tied to Republicans keeping control of both chambers in November, while funding and eligibility remain unresolved. Today’s global news roundup breaks down the proposal and the other major developments making headlines, separating confirmed facts from political promises.