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The White House is reportedly considering a proposal to provide U.S. families with as much as $9,000 per year, a figure described as far larger and more realistic than earlier discussed $5,000 one-time 'Trump checks.' Details on funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria and timing remain unclear. The idea comes amid ongoing political debate over direct cash payments to households as a tool for addressing cost-of-living pressures. It is unclear whether the proposal has moved beyond internal discussion toward formal legislative action.