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

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.

Without approval from Congress or the Internal Revenue Service, no payment can be issued. $2,000 stimulus checks have not been confirmed and are unlikely to arrive in December 2025. People should take any news or notifications that claim otherwise with caution, as they are fraudulent.

Three months later, the downturn has been declared an official recession and the official unemployment rate has soared into double digits, heightening calls for a second round of stimulus checks. There's good news and bad news on the prospects for ...