Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Thursday raised the prospect of a congressional investigation into Meta, after a policy document from the tech giant reportedly suggested its artificial intelligence

The federal government has confirmed that it will not be issuing new stimulus checks this summer, debunking circulating online rumors.

President Trump is talking with Sen. Josh Hawley and other senators about the contents of a bill to ban stock trades by elected officials.

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., walks from the Senate chamber as Senate Republicans vote on President Donald Trump's request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

The IRS has reportedly confirmed $1,390 stimulus payments for eligible Americans, debunking rumors of a larger $2,000 check. Meanwhile, a new proposal backed by President Trump could add a second round of relief in the form of a tariff rebate.

Viral posts claimed $1,390 IRS stimulus checks for summer 2025. Fact-checkers and the IRS confirm no new payments are scheduled.

During his remarks in a Senate hearing in September, Senator Josh Hawley began screaming at a witness over protests on college campuses. Hawley stated, "That's a hate crime."

Schmitt's close ties with Trump positions him as a key GOP player, while Hawley's strategy for the party differs. | Opinion