In late July, Wax was accused of assaulting a colleague, prompting an investigation. The former president of the New York Republican Club also caused a firestorm on the right last October for leaking to Politico racist and homophobic messages in a Telegram chat for “Young Republican” leaders.

The Indiana Supreme Court overturned a decision that certified the Trump-backed candidate as the winner of a GOP primary.

Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.

Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.

To pay every American adult $5,000 would cost over close to $1.3 trillion based on an estimate gathered from census data.

President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.

President Trump said he would give every American $5,000 if Republicans won the midterm elections. “The only catch is the money must be spent at the Mar-a-Lago gift shop,” Jimmy Fallon said.

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's promise to send U.S. adults $5,000 "dividend" checks if his party keeps control of Congress in November's midterm elections drew a cool reception from some Republicans on Thursday,

Experts said amending the finalized federal climate report would be unprecedented.