Trump’s growing list of campaign pledges

President Donald Trump is tying a series of promised benefits to Republican success in the November midterms, telling rally crowds that the rewards depend on the party keeping control of Congress. In Kansas, he said year-round sales of E15 fuel would be made permanent if Senator Roger Marshall wins, but not if Adam Hamilton does. In North Carolina, he said he would direct the Justice Department to settle remaining Camp Lejeune water contamination claims if Republicans take both chambers. In Kentucky, he announced $100 million in Defense Department money for a local Anthea plant, conditioned on a win by Senate candidate Andy Barr. Some pledges need congressional help, while others fall within his executive power, according to NBC News.

He also repeatedly floats a $5,000 payment to every adult. Party leaders have not endorsed it, and some lawmakers say no funding plan has been shown to them. An NBC News Decision Desk Poll put expectations of receiving the money at 14%, with 71% doubtful.

Separately, envoy Steve Witkoff drew criticism from both parties after calling Vladimir Putin a humanitarian while thanking Russia for freeing American prisoner Stephen Hubbard. Senators Mark Warner and Susan Collins were among the critics.

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