During the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans received multiple stimulus checks to relieve the financial pressure caused by the pandemic-related closures. These checks helped people to stabilize their finances and avoid financial disaster in the wake of closed businesses and mass layoffs.

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.

Americans may receive stimulus checks if President Trump's proposals gain traction. He suggests funding these payments through tariff revenue and contributing to health savings accounts. However, any such plan requires approval from Congress.

Despite the government shutdown, inflation refund checks and Anchor rebate checks are still on the way for some Americans, as others are waiting for updates on a tariff rebate, IRS tax refund or other stimulus check in 2025. Here's what to know and how to ...

Scott Bessent has given an update on the $2,000 stimulus checks President Donald Trump proposed paying out using the revenue raised from his tariffs.