Are You Expecting a Check from the Government? Fact-Checking Stimulus Payment Claims for February 2026

Here’s the latest on proposed 2026 stimulus checks, including tariff dividend plans, DOGE payments, military bonuses, and expired COVID relief credits.

Huge refund checks would be sent "immediately" under new bill

New legislation demanding refunds plus interest seeks to fill the gap in the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariffs.

Hialeah proposes property tax relief for seniors amid state push to eliminate the taxes

Hialeah Mayor Bryan Calvo is proposing a property-tax relief program for senior homeowners in the city, framing the initiative as a way to help elderly residents remain in their homes as Florida ...

Tariffs are almost 'back where we started' with Trump's new rates

President Trump's new 10% global tariff rate takes effect today. This comes in response to the US Supreme Court striking down the administration's sweeping tariff policies. Trump is expected to ...

Austin spent $54M turning hotels into housing for the homeless. Here's the breakdown

After backlash and legal threats, Austin's six hotel purchases are now fully operating as shelters or permanent supportive housing.