As 2026 begins, a wave of misleading posts and false claims about incoming stimulus payments is once again making rounds on social media. From alleged IRS direct deposits to proposed “tariff dividends” and cryptocurrency bonuses,

While President Donald Trump has said that Americans should see $2,000 checks for the government in mid 2026, it might depend on Congress.

In late 2025, President Donald Trump discussed a $2,000 stimulus check. Here's whether the stimulus check was approved and who will get the $2,000.

Trump's chief economic advisor Kevin Hassett said $2,000 tariff rebates will have to be approved and sent off by Congress.

A Trump adviser said he expects the president to introduce a proposal, but the fate of tariff rebates is ultimately up to Congress.

A bold economic proposal is circulating among advisers close to former President Donald Trump: to send $2,000 stimulus checks to American families in 2026 using what has been dubbe

(WJW) — Progressive Democratic lawmakers proposed legislation on Friday that would issue recurring stimulus checks, or guaranteed income, with monthly payments of up to $1,200 for adults and $600 for children. Saying “poverty is a choice,” Rep.

(WJW) — Several online petitions have been created asking Congress for monthly stimulus checks through the end of the pandemic. Over 2.1 million people have signed a Change.org petition started by a restaurant owner in Denver. In her petition, Stephanie ...

Americans are heading into 2026 with a swirl of expectations about fresh relief money, from recurring $500 payments to the possibility of much larger federal checks tied to tariffs. The headline promise of $500 stimulus checks is rooted in real programs ...

Lawmakers continue to urge the White House to approve a fourth stimulus check for Americans who are struggling financially, with some proposing that future relief be tied to economic conditions, meaning stimulus checks might hit bank accounts automatically.