Stimulus checks should target poorer Americans, Harvard researchers say
New research suggests the stimulus money would be most effective at boosting the U.S. economy if it targeted lower-income Americans
Democrats unveil bill to remove taxes on some unemployment aid
Democrats unveiled a bill this week aimed at providing tax relief for the millions of Americans collecting unemployment benefits last year
Biden's COVID relief plan could shrink economic growth over long-term, study shows
President Biden's relief proposal could provide an immediate burst to the U.S. economy but may drag on growth in years to come.
Biden's COVID relief plan could send money to well-off Americans who won't spend it
President Biden has made a third stimulus check an integral part of his nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Dems to push for partisan COVID-19 relief bill despite Biden-GOP meeting
President Biden and top congressional Democrats signaled they intend to pass a large coronavirus relief bill — whether or not Republican lawmakers support it
GOP senators call for $1,000 stimulus checks. Who would qualify for the money?
A third stimulus check for Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic seems almost guaranteed - here's who would qualify.
Biden and GOP's COVID stimulus proposals: How do the plans compare?
Take a closer look at how the two proposals from President Biden and Senate Republicans compare.
Republican, Democratic parties start 2021 flush with cash
The Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee each started the new year with plenty of money in their coffers.
Ilhan Omar pushes for new tax on stock trades amid GameStop frenzy
Rep. Ilhan Omar called for a new tax on stock trades after a battle between an army of amateur investors and hedge funds caused a dramatic swing in the share price of GameStop and other heavily shorted companies.
GOP senators unveil details of $618B coronavirus relief proposal ahead of meeting with Biden
A group of 10 Senate Republicans unveiled new details of their roughly $618 billion coronavirus relief proposal on Monday morning
Missing stimulus check money? How to claim the payment on your 2020 tax return
The Internal Revenue Service is essentially done sending stimulus checks for now, but if you didn't receive your fully promised payment, don't worry — there's a quick fix.
Banks brace for tougher rules under Biden on consumer protection, fair lending
Financial regulators are expected to emphasize racial equity as they focus on consumer protection and expanding access to financial services.
Biden, Democrats hit gas on push for $15 minimum wage
The Democratic push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.
Democrats poised to push ahead on coronavirus relief deal without Republicans
Democratic leaders plan to start pushing forward on another massive coronavirus relief bill as soon as next week — whether or not Republicans are on board.
Progressive Dems urge Biden to send recurring coronavirus stimulus checks
A group of more than 50 House progressives called on President Biden to include recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments in the next coronavirus relief package.
Stimulus check calculator: Confirm you received full relief payment before filing 2020 tax return
The Internal Revenue Service is basically done sending stimulus checks, but if you didn't receive your fully promised payment, don't fret — there's a quick fix.
Small businesses received $35B in PPP loans during third round of lending
The Small Business Administration said Tuesday that it has approved more than 400,000 loans worth about $35 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Can the IRS snatch your stimulus check money if you owe back taxes? What to know
For millions of Americans who did not receive their second coronavirus stimulus check, there's a quick fix: Claim the missing money when you file your 2020 tax return.
Over 8M Americans have fallen into poverty as COVID-19 relief benefits expired
More than 8 million Americans fell into poverty over the past six months as social safety measures put into place at the start of the coronavirus pandemic expired, according to a new study published this week.
Dems unveil $15 minimum wage bill, say they may use reconciliation to pass legislation
A group of Democratic lawmakers reintroduced legislation on Tuesday to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025 — and indicated they may use a powerful procedural tool to pass the bill using their slimmest-possible Senate majority.