Short answer: There is no confirmed federal stimulus check of $2,000 for 2025. Multiple outlets and officials have stated that no new federal stimulus or direct payment program has been authorized by Congress or the IRS as of now, though there has been ongoing discussion and rumors tied to political statements. Expect official confirmation only from Congress or the IRS; until then, treat any claims of a guaranteed $2,000 payment as unverified or potentially misinformation. [web results indicate widespread reporting that no such program has been enacted and caution against scams]
