Trump supports sending another wave of stimulus checks, The Washington Post reported. However, White House advisers and Republican lawmakers are deeply divided, and there are still no specifics on possible amounts or thresholds for eligibility.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin opened the door to a second round earlier this month. But National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said the administration might push to send checks to "people who lost their jobs and are most in need."
There are significant rifts among congressional Republicans as well. Many don't believe it's needed to boost the economy, but some lawmakers have signaled they are open to the idea if it's a targeted measure.
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Under the CARES Act, $1,200 stimulus checks were sent to individuals earning under $75,000 a year ($150,000 for couples), plus an extra $500 for dependent children. Payments phased out at $99,000 for single-filers and $198,000 for couples.
A new bill from Sen. Marco Rubio introduced Thursday would give mixed-status families with unauthorized immigrants a $1,200 stimulus check.
Over 159 million Americans had received direct payments by the beginning of June, per the IRS.
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