Trump's new idea to send a $2,000 "dividend" to most people is the latest in a string of unrealized plans to give money back to Americans.

Despite viral claims and political proposals, no federal stimulus checks are being issued in 2025. Here's what's real, what's hearsay, and what Americans can expect.

No new federal stimulus checks are authorized for November 2025; Congress has not passed any new legislation, and the IRS has made no confirmation. President Donald Trump has proposed using tariff revenue to pay a dividend of at least $2,000 per person (excluding high-income individuals), but this is currently just a proposal.

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments,

Talk of stimulus checks or IRS direct deposits of $400-$5,000 continue to spread. But are they real? Here's what is really happening in October 2025.

A KPRC viewer wrote into ‘2 Helps You’ asking about a website promising $5,000 stimulus checks. We looked into the website and found red flags that could lead to potential identity theft and fraud schemes.