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

Zero new $1,390 stimulus check is approved for February 2026. The Internal Revenue Service confirms no new federal stimulus payment exists. Congress has not authorized any $1,390 IRS direct deposit. Viral posts about an IRS stimulus check 2026 are false.

Key Takeaways No new federal stimulus payments have been approved for 2026, despite proposals like a $2,000 “tariff dividend.”Proposed payments tied to tariff revenues or government spending cuts are unlikely.

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President Donald Trump challenged arguably the biggest obstacle to his proposal to send $2,000 stimulus checks to most Americans.

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.

As the question of new stimulus checks in 2026 circulates among millions of families, understanding potential triggers is crucial. While no federal payments are currently approved, certain economic scenarios could pave the way for direct aid.