In recent weeks, social media platforms have been buzzing with rumors of a new federal stimulus check in 2026. Despite the viral claims, the truth is far from the hopeful narrative spreading online.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. President Donald Trump recently said he wants to send every American a $2,000 stimulus check, which would be paid from the revenue ...

PHILADELPHIA -- On Christmas Eve, there's one thing on many people's wish lists: peace on Capitol Hill. "It's just politics. It's not about the people. It's just unfortunate," said Frances McPhail of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sergii Gnatiuk / iStock via Getty Images (Sergii Gnatiuk / iStock via Getty Images) Trump proposed $2,000 stimulus checks funded ...