It remains unclear when Americans may receive stimulus checks. Here are the latest updates in regards to the checks including statements from Trump.

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Americans could expect the checks in late 2026, Trump told the New York Times in January. When asked when the $2,000 stimulus checks would be available, Trump said, “I would say toward the end of the year," The Hill reported. The president previously discussed sending checks in mid-2026.

The new change could impact your stimulus payments. Here are five things you should know.

During the pandemic, millions of U.S. households awaited stimulus checks. Surprisingly, some of these funds were issued but never claimed. Today, these funds remain technically available, but the window to claim them is closing.

Stimulus checks remain uncertain after Trump says he hasn’t committed to $2,000 payments. Here’s what we know now.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you heard rumblings about another stimulus check heading your way? Over the past few months, rumors about stimulus checks have been making the rounds on the news and social media.