The IRS has distributed millions of direct payments as part of the $1.9 trillion signed by President Joe Biden. But many recipients of Social Security have complained that they have not been among the first to receive the $1,400 stimulus checks. On ...

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.

Trump proposed $2,000 stimulus checks funded by tariff revenue for low and middle-income Americans. Payments are unlikely to arrive before Christmas 2025 due to legislative requirements. Distribution may align with November 2026 midterm elections.

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