Steve Mnuchin
The latest news and updates on Steve Mnuchin, the current secretary of the treasury in the administration of President Donald Trump. Before joining the administration, Mnuchin was an investment banker and movie producer. Born December 21, 1962 in New York, New York, Mnuchin is married to actress Louise Linton.
Will There Be A Second Stimulus Check This Year?
Technically, there's still enough time for a relief package to pass and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to send checks out before the end of the year. But, it would require a compromise that hasn't happened for months.
Can Janet Yellen Save the Economy From Mitch McConnell?
Janet Yellen's first battle; Big Business gets some spine; and Rolling Stones touring keyboardist Chuck Leavell's hope for environmental salvation.
Trump Promises 'Best Stimulus' After Election; 10 Items Are Still Undecided
The House speaker has pushed Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin for answers on outstanding questions the Democrats have on "critical" issues.
Amid Stimulus Deadlock, Nearly 1 Million Lose COVID Unemployment Benefits
"By the end of year, millions more Americans will have run out of jobless aid and have no access to federal extended benefits," one political think-tank wrote.
McConnell Will Give Stimulus Deal Supported by Trump, Pelosi a Senate Vote
The Republican did not indicate whether the vote would come before the upcoming presidential election.
Stimulus Deal Pressure Mounts on Mnuchin as Pelosi's Deadline Looms
The Treasury Secretary has been tasked by the president to end the stalemate and secure a bipartisan agreement, as Election Day nears.
As Mnuchin Tempers Stimulus Hopes, Pelosi Insists: 'Help is on the Way'
Negotiations are ongoing to end a stalemate over a further relief package, with both sides keen for such a deal but a bipartisan deal yet to be reached.
Mnuchin Says Stimulus Deal Will Be Passed Quickly After Trump Wins Election
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin was still hopeful a deal could be reached before November 3, but he said the two parties still have work to do on certain issues.
Progressive Dems Demand Stimulus Relief 'Now' After Pelosi Rejects WH Deal
"We need relief now. Not in February. Not in December," Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota said.
Stimulus Checks in Both House, Pelosi-Mnuchin Plans—Who Would Qualify?
A coronavirus relief package in the House and one that Speaker Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin are ironing out are sure to have differences, but stimulus checks are in both.
Second Stimulus Check Will Be in Next COVID Relief Package, Mnuchin Says
The Treasury Secretary said Democrats and Republicans have agreed on more stimulus checks.
Democrats Craft Smaller Stimulus Proposal As Pelosi, Mnuchin Revive Talks
"We'll be hopefully soon at the table with them," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. "We're ready for a negotiation."
House Deal With Mnuchin Passes Continuing Resolution Thwarting Shutdown
The deal will help ensure that the government doesn't shut down before Election Day, but it required compromises by both Democrats and Republicans.
Steve Mnuchin Defends Record U.S. Deficit, Spending: COVID-19 'Like a War'
The treasury secretary said the national debt won't be dealt with until after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mnuchin Blames Unemployment on Democratic States Not Reopening
The Treasury secretary said he believes "there is no question" ongoing COVID-19 restrictions are "the reason we have unemployment" during a Tuesday congressional hearing.
Pelosi and Mnuchin Push for Stimulus Deal, As Meadows Is Blamed for Delay
Talks for a bipartisan agreement on what stimulus measures to take continue to stall, with both sides calling for compromise.
Congressional Democrats Lead Republicans by 9 Percent in Favorability
More voters said they trust Democrats when it comes to handling jobs, health care and education.
Will Congress Provide Second Stimulus Checks Left Out of Trump's Orders?
"If we can get a fair deal, we're willing to do it this week," Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said.
Trump's Orders Offer No Lifeline for Businesses, Schools and States
"These policy announcements provide little real help to families," Democratic leaders said.
Mnuchin Sees Payback for Payroll Tax Deferrals if Trump Loses Election
After signing his recent executive orders, the president said, "I plan to forgive these taxes and make permanent cuts to the payroll tax."
Where GOP, Democrats Agree, Disagree on Brink of Deal's Collapse
"There's a handful of very big issues that we are still very far apart," Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told reporters.
Without Unemployment Boost, Jobless Households Face August Bills Crisis
5.4 million unemployed Americans could run out of money to pay for things like rent, auto payments, credit cards, health insurance, food, and clothing by the end of this month.
Democrats Warn Stimulus Negotiations Could Drag Into Mid-August
"The speaker of the House and the Democratic Leader are continuing to say 'our way or the highway,'" Senate Majority Leader McConnell said Monday.
Mnuchin Cautions Against Piling on 'Enormous' Debt in Stimulus Deal
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday offered widely differing views on what to do about the country's more than 30 million unemployed workers.
Will Unemployment Benefits Be Cut to $200? Democrats Dismiss GOP Package
"If you've lost your job through no fault of your own, Republicans want you to take a 30% pay cut. Can you believe that?" Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tweeted.
New Stimulus Legislation Could Ensure a $450 Per Week Raise—Here's Why
"The check is there, the re-employment bonus is there," White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said.
Second Stimulus Check Coming in August, But Many Haven't Received First
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the next coronavirus relief package is set to be rolled out on Monday.
Trump Will 'Work Very Hard' for Stimulus to Boost Economy, Wilbur Ross Says
The president is "going to work very hard to achieve more stimulus to get the economy back to where it was," the secretary of commerce said.
Maybe It's Time for Mark Zuckerberg to Find a New Day Job
Who got the money in the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program?; Facebook troubles; another way to look at the U.S. COVID stats; and the showdown over unemployment benefits.
Americans May Get Stimulus Checks 'Very Quickly' if Deal Reached: Mnuchin
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin wouldn't give details on what the next round of payments could look like but said the White House does support them.
