Online glitches, new distribution methods could be why you haven't received your second stimulus check

While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.

Jobless claims slip to still-high 787,000 in the US

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.

Parents could get up to $1,100 in stimulus money per child born in 2020

Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.

Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.

Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.

Bernie Sanders agrees with Trump’s push for more coronavirus stimulus

Sanders admitted Trump was right in stating the severity of the country’s economic downturn and agreed that the American people need help to survive the ongoing pandemic.

Trump push on $2K checks flops as GOP-led Senate won’t vote

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks, declaring Congress has provided enough pandemic aid as he blocked another attempt by Democrats to force a vote.

Here's how to check the status of your 2nd stimulus check

Individuals with direct deposit information on file with the IRS will receive their second stimulus check quicker.

$600 COVID-19 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts as soon as Tuesday night, Mnuchin says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.

McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.

House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments

Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.

Nearly 8M have fallen into poverty since summer as US sees largest increase in single year

Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.

McConnell praises Trump for signing COVID-19, government funding bills

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised President Trump late Sunday for signing a $900 billion pandemic package and a $1.4 trillion government funding bill to avert a government shutdown.