Ryan sending checks to Republicans’ campaign committees: report

Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) is dispersing funds straight to House Republicans’ campaign committees on Tuesday as the GOP gears up for the 2018 midterm elections, according to a new report.

Ryan is sending $1.2 million from his own political accounts to Republican lawmakers facing primary challengers and who have general election competition, Politico Playbook reported. Checks will go out to roughly half of the House Republican Conference, the news outlet added.

{mosads}Ryan’s political director reportedly emailed the lawmakers’ staffs telling them they could pick up the checks at the Republican National Committee headquarters.

Ryan in March also sent a record $7 million to the National Republican Congressional Committee as lawmakers prepare for the 2018 cycle.

Republicans are also working to ensure that several seats vacated by Trump Cabinet members remain in GOP hands.

Scott Wong contributed to this report.