Will the check actually happen, and if so, when?

“We don’t have a formal proposal,” Bessent explained. “We’re not proposing it to the Senate right now, no. The president is posting about it, but again, we have got to get the government reopened before we do this. We are not going to negotiate with the Democrats until they reopen the government. It’s very simple.”

On Sunday night, senators reached a tentative agreement that could potentially end the shutdown, but no stimulus plan has yet been formally introduced.

What Is DOGE?

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a temporary organization created by Trump and led by Elon Musk—was designed to reduce federal spending, streamline regulations, and modernize government technology.

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