Stimulus Package
The latest round of stimulus packages passed by Congress in 2020 were intended to give a jolt of economic relief to millions of Americans and small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since the early 20th century, stimulus packages have been used to stimulate the economy during strenuous times, particularly during the Great Depression, wars and recessions.
IRS Sends Out Final $1,400 Stimulus Checks Batch
Banks and credit unions are required to make the stimulus funds available to account holders by 9 a.m. local time on the payment date.
Where Does Joe Biden Stand on a Fourth Stimulus Check?
Polls show that most Americans support monthly coronavirus relief payments.
Fourth Stimulus Check: Over 70 Lawmakers Now Support More Direct Payments
Senators and representatives are pushing Joe Biden for more stimulus checks, but the president has yet to respond.
Social Security Stimulus Update, What To Do If You Don't Receive Payment
Federal benefit recipients who don't receive their third stimulus funds electronically may be receiving a paper check instead.
Stimulus Update, When Social Security Recipients Should Get Their Checks
The IRS is not planning to issue third stimulus payments as prepaid debit cards to federal benefit recipients, according to the SSA.
Your Third Stimulus Check Might Be Followed by 'Plus-Up' Payment Soon
Whether you qualify for a follow-up payment depends largely on life changes reflected in your 2020 tax return.
IRS Sends 130 Million Stimulus Check Payments—How To Secure and Track Yours
Most of those eligible will receive payments automatically, though some will need to fulfil certain steps to get their funds.
When Direct Express Cardholders Will Receive Stimulus Deposits
The majority of stimulus payments for federal benefit recipients will be issued as direct deposits and to existing Direct Express card accounts, the IRS said.
IRS Outlines When Those Awaiting Stimulus Checks Will Finally Get Them
The majority of these payments will be issued as direct deposits or to existing Direct Express card accounts, the IRS said Tuesday.
Biden's $2Tn Infrastructure Plan Popular with Voters, Remains GOP Longshot
Infrastructure upgrades consistently poll well among the public. A Monmouth University poll released in January found 61 percent of the people surveyed rated transportation and infrastructure as "very important" or "extremely important."
IRS 'Working Tirelessly' to Get Stimulus Checks Out to Those Still Waiting
The IRS expects to begin issuing payments this weekend to benefit recipients who don't usually file a tax return.
SSI Stimulus Check Update as IRS Stays Silent
It has yet to be confirmed how many stimulus payments for federal benefit recipients may have been sent out by the IRS.
SSDI Stimulus Check Latest as SSA Says 'Many Have Already Received' Payment
The required payment files were sent by the Social Security Administration to the IRS last Thursday, two weeks after the COVID-19 relief bill was signed into law.
4th Stimulus Check: Over 60 Lawmakers Now Support Further Direct Payments
House and Senate Democrats have pushed Biden for more direct payments, but the possible measure would face a legislative challenge.
When Will IRS Send Third Stimulus Payments to Social Security Recipients?
A dispute over paperwork between the IRS and the Social Security Administration has delayed the payments.
Republicans Look to Redirect Inmates' $1,400 Stimulus Checks to Victims
State senators in Wisconsin and Missouri are looking to force prisoners to pay any restitution they owe before receiving an economic impact payment.
Social Security Stimulus Check Delay Blamed on Lack of Staff Funding
On Thursday, the SSA provided the IRS with the paperwork needed for stimulus payments to be issued to federal benefit recipients.
GOP Stimulus Attacks Turn Republican Voters Against Joe Biden Relief
Republican lawmakers have staunchly criticized the president's COVID-19 package, and none voted for its passage through Congress.
$84B in PPP Loans Are Potentially Fraudulent, But Only 1% Has Been Seized
A new report from the House Coronavirus Oversight Committee found that only $626 million fraudulent loans issued by the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have been seized or forfeited.
Why Stimulus Checks for Social Security, SSI Recipients Are Delayed
The House committee on ways and means says almost 30 million Americans have been affected by the hold-up.
Reparations Campaign Asks for Stimulus Checks Donation to Black Therapists
Nick Laparra, founder of the company Let's Give a Damn, says the checks are a direct way to help Black people.
More Stimulus Check Deposits to Arrive as Biden Touts 100 Million Milestone
The Internal Revenue Service has said more payments are to be received this week as it continues to roll out funds from the latest COVID-19 relief package.
Second Batch of Stimulus Checks To Hit Millions of Accounts
Those who don't receive their direct deposit by March 24 "should watch the mail carefully" for a paper check or prepaid debit card in the coming weeks, the IRS advises.
Here's When Social Security Recipients Will Get Their Third Stimulus Check
The IRS is issuing around 17 million direct deposits with an "official pay date" of March 24 for its latest round of stimulus payments.
Stimulus Checks Push Biden's Approval Rating Higher Despite Border Crisis
The president has faced scrutiny from across the political spectrum over issues at the border, but there has still been an uptick in his approval rating.
As Border Crisis Unfolds, Biden Admin Takes COVID Relief Plan Victory Lap
President Joe Biden's critics have seized on the burgeoning crisis along the southern border as the White House continues its victory lap following the passage of a nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package in a partisan vote.
Latest on When SSDI Recipients Will Get the Third Stimulus Check
The IRS will "automatically send" third stimulus funds to those who didn't file a tax return but are recipients of federal benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
How to Apply for FEMA Funeral Funds up to $7,000—the Rules Explained
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will allocate $2 billion for COVID-19-related funeral costs starting in April.
Not Had Your $1,400 Stimulus Payment Yet? The Key IRS Dates to Know
No date has yet been announced for when checks will be sent to recipients of Supplemental Security Income.
Joe Biden's Fall Sparks Conservative Attacks, Progressive Praise
Many of the president's supporters dismissed concerns about him tripping and focused on policy issues.
