Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Are stimulus checks coming soon? Here’s what’s confirmed, what isn’t, and what to watch next as Trump officials discuss possible $2,000 payments.

President Donald Trump has pushed the idea of sending $2,000 stimulus checks to middle- and low-income Americans. Trump said these checks would come as a result of the “hundreds of billions of dollars” the United States has generated through his tariff ...

Talk continues about President Donald Trump's proposed stimulus check. Here's what we know so far about the $2,000 stimulus check and the latest news.

If a $2,000 Trump check lands in your account, it will feel like a windfall, but recent coverage makes clear that how you handle it can be just as important as whether you receive it. Across multiple reports, the same $2,000 payment is described as a ...

Despite renewed online chatter, no federal agency or congressional leader has announced or confirmed any plan to distribute new stimulus payments this year. Without approval from Congress or the Internal Revenue Service, no payment can be issued.