President Donald Trump has said US government will give Americans $2,000 checks in mid 2026. But Congress has to OK the ...
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration is starting to send checks in the amount of $1,776 to nearly 1.5 million US service members, using money from the “billions of dollars” he says ...

The Santa Presidency

Trump is trying to fix the economy—by handing out cash.
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.
A Trump proposal could send $2,000 tariff checks to eligible Alabamians, but funding gaps and legal challenges raise ...