Here’s How Those $2,000 Stimulus Checks Promised By Biden Became Only $1,400

President Joe Biden repeatedly promised to deliver $2,000 checks to Americans struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but that has disappeared altogether.

There are now two competing stimulus plans on Congress. The Democrats are offering a $1.9 billion package that includes $1,400 economic impact payments, while Republicans are proposing a $600 billion package with $1,000 payments, which would be targeted to lower-income households.