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December 1, 2025
Grace Segers
Don’t Expect a Trump “Tariff Check” Anytime Soon
Distributing $2,000 payments to certain Americans is easier said than done, with several obstacles in the way—including insufficient revenue.
November 19, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Treasury Sec Has Idiotic Idea for How People Can Use Stimulus Checks
Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to regulate how people use the extra cash Donald Trump has promised.
November 10, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Brags About Stimulus Checks Plan Treasury Sec Already Rejected
Donald Trump wants to pay for the checks with tariff money.

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