Three months later, the downturn has been declared an official recession and the official unemployment rate has soared into double digits, heightening calls for a second round of stimulus checks.

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Former President Donald Trump recently proposed a $2,000 dividend for most Americans, funded by tariffs. Previous stimulus check proposals in 2025, including a "DOGE dividend," have not been approved.

Speculation of $1,390 direct deposit relief payments and other new stimulus check amounts in August for low and middle income taxpayers have been debunked by the Internal Revenue Service, but the new ...