Updated

The White House said the Trump administration will send $500 payments to nearly one million Americans across 30 states, citing a surplus of fees collected under the Affordable Care Act that officials describe as 'overcharges.' Payments are expected to begin in October, funded from the fee surplus rather than new appropriations. The announcement, distinct from Trump's separate $5,000 midterm pledge, adds to a string of direct-payment proposals from the administration ahead of the elections, raising similar questions about funding mechanisms and long-term fiscal impact.