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01:52 Trump Treasury Sanctions Iranian Petroleum Magnate

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the Department sanctioned Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his corporate network.

13/04 ‘There’s no way’: Experts doubt Trump team’s plan to reach 90 trade deals in three months

‘There’s no way’: Experts doubt Trump team’s plan to reach 90 trade deals in three months - ‘There's no way during this timeframe we're doing a comprehensive agreement with any of these countries,’ one expert said

09/04 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Community Bankers Will Help Lead Main Street Revival Under Trump

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that community bankers will play a pivotal role in revitalizing Main Street under Trump.

09/04 Treasury Dept: Fentanyl is a Billion-Dollar Enterprise for Mexican Drug Cartels

Trafficking fentanyl into the United States Is a billion-dollar enterprise for the Mexican drug cartels, the Treasury Department reported.

08/04 Report: Trump's DHS Signs Deal with IRS to More Easily Locate Illegals

The Treasury Department and DHS have reportedly finalized a deal that will help ICE agents more easily locate millions of illegal aliens.

07/04 Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Prompt Japan Trade Negotiations with U.S.

President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs have helped open trade negotiations between the United States and Japan.

01/04 The United States imposed sanctions against Arab and Chinese companies linked to the Iranian supply network of drones and missiles

Washington told companies as responsible for equipping Tehran with crucial technology to produce used equipment in international conflicts

31/03 Trump's Treasury Department Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Money Launderers

President Donald Trump's Treasury Department is issuing sanctions on criminal operations and money launderers working for the Sinaloa Cartel.

28/03 Justice Department Seizes $200,000 Crypto Stash from Hamas

The Department of Justice (DOJ) disrupts a Hamas terrorism financing scheme and seizes $201,400 in cryptocurrency.

28/03 The DOGE Playbook Targeting Federal Agencies

The cost-cutting strategy of the group, led by billionaire Elon Musk, has played out at more than 30 agencies so far.

26/03 Donald Trump Issues Executive Order for 'America's Bank Account'

The president aims to cut "waste" and improve how transactions are processed through the General Fund.

26/03 "El Pelón" dies, former leader of the Gulf Cartel, in a United States prison without having been sentenced

Known as "El Pelón" or "X20", Mario Ramírez Treviño was one of the most wanted operators; In 2010, the United States Department of the Treasury offered up to 5 million dollars for its capture.

22/03 IRS braces for $500bn drop in revenue as taxpayers skip filings in wake of DOGE cuts at agency

IRS braces for $500bn drop in revenue as taxpayers skip filings in wake of DOGE cuts at agency - Individuals were ‘wagering that auditors will not examine their accounts’ amid DOGE’s plans to downsize the IRS by nearly 20 percent ahead of tax filing season

18/03 Scott Bessent Hires the Hunter Biden IRS Whistleblowers to Senior Roles in Treasury Dept.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said that Internal Revenue Service whistleblowers who spoke out on the Hunter Biden case have been hired as senior advisors for the Treasury Department.

17/03 Exclusive: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Explains How Trump Will Provide ‘Certainty’ to Economy with Tax Relief, Deregulation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Breitbart News that Trump intends to bring “certainty” to the economy with tax relief and deregulation.

14/03 Report: Trump Considers More Russia Sanctions as EU Eases Theirs

The Trump administration considers further restrictions on Russia, even as the EU removes three Russian oligarchs from its sanctions list.

14/03 Exclusive — Secretary Bessent on ‘Reprivatization’ of Economy: ‘We Are Laser-Focused on Getting this Deficit Under Control’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Breitbart News that President Donald Trump’s administration is "laser-focused" on cutting the deficit.

14/03 Exclusive- Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent: ‘All Hands on Deck’ from ‘All Areas of Government’ in Trump Admin to ‘Bring Down Inflation,’ ‘Help Affordability’

Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent said Trump’s administration is employing a whole-of-government approach to undoing the damage to the economy.

08/03 U.S. Indicts 12 Chinese Nationals in ‘Hackers-for-Hire’ Conspiracy

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that 12 Chinese nationals have been indicted in a global “hackers-for-hire” scheme.

18/02 DOGE Discovers $4.7T of Treasury Payments 'Almost Impossible' to Trace 

The Treasury Department sent $4.7 trillion dollars of payments without a code that links a Treasury payment to a budget line item, DOGE announced Monday, making the payments "almost impossible" to trace. 

16/02 Elon Musk wants to crack open Fort Knox and audit the $425 billion gold reserves inside

Sen. Rand Paul called for an audit of Fort Knox’s gold reserves in response to tech mogul Elon Musk’s musings about the feds’ reviews of its heavily fortified stash.

13/02 The left is faking another Trump ‘crisis’ — but Vance gets the Constitution right

JD Vance’s statement was correct — and should not be controversial: a district court order barring Trump’s oversight of the Treasury is ridiculous on its face, and violates the Constitution.…

12/02 Crane to Introduce Articles of Impeachment Against Judge Blocking DOGE

Judge Paul Engelmayer, an Obama appointee, issued a temporary restraining order on Sunday against DOGE accessing the payment systems.

11/02 Trump to send Treasury Secretary Bessent to Ukraine to meet Zelensky amid critical mineral talks

Ukraine is one of Europe’s largest supplier of rare-earth minerals, with rich deposits of metals including lithium, titanium, uranium and iron.

10/02 'Get Violent and Fight': Tennessee Reverend Tells Christians to Stop Elon Musk, DOGE

A Tennessee reverend has called for Christians to "get violent and fight" Elon Musk's efforts to increase government efficiency.

10/02 12 Most Valuable Pennies in Circulation as Trump Stops Production

Trump's halt on "wasteful" penny production penny production could cause the value of the rarest one-cent coins to surge.

10/02 Cuban Foreign Minister: US action against Iran's oil field arbitrarily and contrary to international law

TEHRAN- IRNA- Cuban Foreign Minister Borne Rodriguez in his account on the X-Network condemn the US government's unilateral action against the Iranian oil field and described it as arbitrary and contrary to international law.

10/02 Trump Directs Treasury Department to 'Stop Producing New Pennies'

President Donald Trump announced he had instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to have the Treasury Department stop making new pennies.

10/02 The Ministry of Government Efficiency has investigated "corruption spending", tough opponents launched a judicial counterattack, and the US political arena has set off a storm of account inspection.

The Ministry of Government Efficiency has investigated "corruption spending", tough opponents launched a judicial counterattack, and the US political arena has set off a storm of account inspection.

09/02 Musk suggests federal judges who stymie DOGE should be impeached: ‘A corrupt judge protecting corruption’

“How on Earth are we supposed to stop fraud and waste of taxpayer money without looking at how money is spent? That’s literally impossible! Something super shady is going to protect scammers,…

09/02 Judge Blocks Elon Musk, DOGE, Access to Treasury Department Data

A federal judge issued a ruling, blocking Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department data.

09/02 Big problem with Trump’s WFH ban

Donald Trump’s mandate to force government workers back to the office full-time could leave some “sitting on top of each other” due to a lack of space.

08/02 ‘Irreparable harm’: Judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from Treasury data

Elon Musk has hit a major roadblock in his controversial mission to dismantle US government agencies and scrutinise federal spending via his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

07/02 ‘To err is human’: Elon Musk vows to rehire DOGE staffer who resigned over racist posts

Elon Musk has vowed to “bring back” a high-ranking member of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), less than a day after the staffer resigned due to his links to an openly-racist social media account.

07/02 Attorneys General in over a Dozen States Threaten to Sue DOGE

Attorneys general in over a dozen states are threatening to sue the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

06/02 Elon Musk’s six baby-faced DOGE engineers dismantling US government

Elon Musk’s DOGE has brought in a team of six baby-faced engineers, aged from 19 to 25, to assist in his controversial mission dismantling US government agencies.

05/02 Chuck Schumer Goes Full Cringe in Anti-Trump 'We Will Win' Chant

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer went full cringe this week as he delivered a hoarse chant of "we will win" at an anti-Trump protest. 

05/02 Rep. McIver on Opposing Trump: 'Shut Down the City,' 'We Are at War'

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) went full Trump Derangement Syndrome this week, calling on Democrats to "shut down the city."

04/02 Congress must defend freedom of dissent after Biden’s outrageous ‘debank’ scandal

Under Joe Biden, debanking became one of the federal government’s most effective censorship tools — now the Republican Congress must take action.

03/02 Trump Signs Executive Order to Create U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund

President Donald Trump is directing his Treasury and Commerce secretaries to begin the process of establishing a U.S. sovereign wealth fund.

31/01 Musk pushes out top Treasury official over effort to access US government payment system: report

Musk reportedly sought to access the system responsible for paying Social Security benefits and federal contracts

28/01 Senate Confirms Trump Nominee Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary

The Senate voted to confirm Scott Bessent, the CEO of Key Square Capital Management, to serve as the next Treasury Secretary. 

21/01 Treasury nominee Scott Bessent clears key Senate hurdle on way to likely confirmation

Treasury Secretary designee Scott Bessent’s nomination advanced past a key Senate committee Tuesday, teeing up his likely confirmation with a full floor vote in the coming days.

17/01 More Americans Are Missing Payments and Losing Home Insurance

As climate threats worsen, they are skipping payments and losing protection.

16/01 US will face ‘crushing’ $4T tax increase if Congress doesn’t back Trump’s economic agenda: Treasury sec nominee Scott Bessent

Americans will face a “crushing” $4 trillion tax increase, the largest in history, if Congress doesn’t back Donald Trump’s economic agenda, and ensure the dollar remains the world’s reserve c…

16/01 Bessent To Call For Tax Relief For Manufacturers, Service Workers, And Seniors

"Trump was the first president in modern times to recognize the need to change our trade policy and stand up for American workers," Besset will say. | Economy

16/01 US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments that went to dead people

The U.S. government clawed back more than $31 million in Social Security payments that improperly went to dead people, a recovery that one official said Wednesday was “just the tip of the iceberg.”…

10/01 25 million US dollars reward for the arrest of Maduro and several Venezuelan government officials

The United States has set a reward of several million dollars for the arrest of the President of Venezuela and several other Venezuelan officials.

10/01 25 million US dollars reward for Maduro's arrest at the same time as his oath; Sanctions of 8 Venezuelan officials

New York - IRNA - At the same time as "Nicolas Maduro" was sworn in for the third six-year term of his presidency, the United States set a reward of 25 million dollars for his arrest and announced that it has sanctioned eight Venezuelan officials who helped Maduro's presidency.

10/01 The US calls the inauguration of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela a "farce"

The United States described the inauguration of Nicolás Maduro for a third presidential term in Venezuela as a "farce." In addition, he announced sanctions against eight key officials of the Chavista regime, increasing international pressure.

04/01 Congress Demands Answers from Treasury After Chinese Hacker Attack

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Rep. French Hill (R-AR) demand more details of an alleged Chinese cyberattack on the Treasury Department.

31/12 US sanctions against Iran and Russia under the pretext of interfering in the 2024 elections

New York - IRNA - The US Department of the Treasury announced in a statement: "The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury is a subsidiary organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran and an affiliated organization of the Russian Intelligence Service (GRU) based in Moscow and its director sanctioned

31/12 China 'hacks US Treasury' in huge security breach with major details leaked

Initial investigations suggested the hack appeared to have been carried out by "a China-based Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor", officials claimed.

31/12 Hacking the US Treasury website and stealing information from it

Alsumaria News - International: Reuters reported that Chinese hackers penetrated the US Treasury Department early this month and stole documents from its sites, according to a letter to lawmakers obtained by the agency.

31/12 The US Treasury was hacked

Chinese hackers have penetrated the computer security framework of the US Treasury and stolen documents.

30/12 US Treasury Department says it was the target of cyberattack and accuses Beijing

The attack affected several Treasury jobs, using software from a partner, BeyondTrust.

30/12 The United States accuses China of launching a cyberattack against Treasury Department systems

Chinese-sponsored cyberattacks have increased in recent years, affecting American institutions and companies. In March 2024, Chinese hackers were sanctioned for these crimes

28/12 "Debt limit" warning from US Treasury Secretary Yellen

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that the debt limit is expected to be reached between January 14-23 and called on Congress to take action.

20/12 America sanctioned four institutions and prisons in Qezalhasar

The US State Department announced the imposition of sanctions against four entities and 6 ships involved in the trade of Iranian oil and petroleum products, as well as Qazal-Hesar prison.

17/12 Exclusive — Merrick Garland in Crosshairs as Congressional Inquiry Into Crescent Dunes Solar Scandal Coverup Expands

Merrick Garland finds himself in the congressional crosshairs as Republicans on Capitol Hill intensify investigations into his Department of Justice,

14/12 Line and seal of the US Treasury Secretary for Russia and China

Tehran - IRNA - The US Treasury Secretary announced the goal of the Washington government for more sanctions against Russia and emphasized that the sanctions against Chinese banks involved in Moscow's war efforts will not be abandoned either.

04/12 The United States toughened sanctions against the Iranian regime and targeted the oil fleet that operates “in the shadows”

Eight of the 21 sanctioned ships are loaded with fuel, while another was heading to a Russian port to pick up more fuel: “Tehran continues to channel these income from this trade towards the development of its nuclear program”

02/12 Woman loses $40k house deposit after call

A woman who lost her $40,000 house deposit to scammers has warned that it could happen to anyone after sophisticated spoofing technology was used to fool her into thinking she was talking to her bank.

27/11 Trump’s Treasury pick and former Soros money manager Scott Bessent’s hedge fund reaped windfall during 2022 downturn

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary operates a hedge fund that reaped a massive windfall two years ago — even as global markets sagged.

27/11 The United States announced sanctions against 21 members of the Maduro regime for electoral fraud and repression

The State Department also confirmed visa restrictions for several officials identified as responsible for undermining democracy and repressing the opposition.

26/11 Exclusive — Crescent Dunes: Biden DOJ Moved on Election Night to Cover Up Alleged Solar Energy Scandal that Cost Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions

Joe Biden’s Justice Department moved on election night to essentially ensure the cover-up of a potentially massive green energy scandal.

26/11 Trump hit a home run for American workers in picking Scott Bessent for Treasury

It seems the markets liked President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary: The Dow jumped nearly 400 points Monday morning and was up 0.9% by the afternoon.

24/11 Who is the helmsman of the economic war room of the Trump administration?

 New York - IRNA - US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated 62-year-old Scott Bessant and billionaire investor to head the Economic War Room of his administration, or the Treasury Department.

23/11 Donald Trump Nominates Investor Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of Scott Bessent, a prominent investor and CEO of Key Square Capital Management, for Treasury Secretary.

19/11 Hamas: US sanctions are aimed at supporting the crimes of the occupiers

Tehran - IRNA - The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in a statement considered the US Treasury Department's sanctions as another step in supporting the crimes of the Zionist regime.

18/11 Demonstration action of the US Treasury against 6 individuals and Zionist organizations

The US Treasury Department sanctioned 6 Zionist individuals and organizations in a showy and demagogic act!

15/11 Scott Bessent, Potential Trump Treasury Pick, Pens Powerful Defense of Tariffs

In the article, Bessent advocates for the deployment of tariffs to protect and promote American industries, drawing parallels to Alexander Hamilton's early economic policies. | Economy

15/11 The United States sanctioned a Syrian company for its support of the Iranian regime and the Houthi rebels in Yemen

The measure seeks to disrupt the financing networks that allow the ayatollahs and other extremist groups to continue their destabilizing activities in the Middle East.

07/11 Trump’s next step: Hiring ‘the best people,’ Cabinet to execute his agenda

With his historic victory under his belt, Donald Trump must now begin defining the contours of his second presidency — starting with the team that’ll help him run it.

06/11 Venezuelan government: We are ready to establish good relations with America based on mutual respect

Tehran- IRNA- Venezuela announced its readiness to establish good relations and mutual respect between the two countries following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.

25/09 America imposed new sanctions on Iran's oil and liquid gas

Tehran - IRNA - The US Treasury Department announced on Wednesday night that it has sanctioned more than 12 companies and ships for their participation in the transfer of Iranian crude oil and liquid gas to Syria and East Asia.

21/09 Who was Martyr Ebrahim Agil, the senior commander of Hezbollah in Lebanon?

Martyr Ebrahim Agil was one of the senior military leaders of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the commander of Rezvan's special forces in Hezbollah.

13/09 Venezuela strongly condemned the imposition of new sanctions by the United States against this country

Tehran- IRNA- In a statement, the Foreign Ministry of Venezuela called the imposition of new sanctions by the United States against the country as a crime of aggression and strongly condemned it.

10/09 Intensification of anti-Iranian sanctions; America has sanctioned 20 individuals, organizations and ships in Iran and Russia

New York - IRNA - In continuation of the policy of intensifying anti-Iranian sanctions and dual diplomacy and pressure, 20 individuals, entities and ships including 10 individuals, 6 entities and 4 ships in Iran and Russia on the pretext of sending missiles from Tehran sanctioned Moscow for use in the war against Ukraine.

09/08 The US Treasury Department...new sanctions on this country

The US Treasury Department...new sanctions on this country

09/08 For its support of Russia... new American sanctions on this country

The US Treasury Department announced on Friday that Washington has imposed sanctions on entities and individuals in Belarus for providing support to the Russian side as the war in Ukraine continues.

30/07 New US sanctions on Iran

The US Treasury today sanctioned several individuals and institutions in Iran and China under the pretext of facilitating the purchase of missile and drone parts for Tehran.

29/07 External headlines: The U.S. Treasury Department lowered its quarterly borrowing forecast. Analysts almost crashed when trying Tesla FSD. Bank of America said the yen is expected to rise to 145 against the dollar.

External headlines: The U.S. Treasury Department lowered its quarterly borrowing forecast. Analysts almost crashed when trying Tesla FSD. Bank of America said the yen is expected to rise to 145 against the dollar.

27/07 Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. But it's come at a cost for Blacks in the South

Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. But it's come at a cost for Blacks in the South - Wood pellet production has skyrocketed across the U.S. South to feed the European Union’s push for renewable energy to replace fossil fuels

19/07 Washington has sanctioned two Russian citizens accused of cyber attacks on critical US infrastructure

Tehran - IRNA - On Friday, the US Department of Treasury accused and sanctioned two senior members of the "Cyber ​​Army Rebirth of Russia" (CARR) group for their role in the cyber attack on the critical infrastructure of the United States.

17/07 The United States sanctioned Mexican accountants and firms for timeshare scams linked to drug cartels

The Treasury Department and the FBI have issued a joint alert to prevent timeshare fraud in Mexico, affecting hundreds of citizens with multimillion-dollar annual losses, coming from sophisticated criminal networks.

27/06 Is Janet Yellen a callous millionaire who feels no pain from inflation — or just a liar?

Janet Yellen might actually have been telling the truth Monday when she claimed she isn’t shocked by skyrocketing grocery prices.

13/06 Russia banned the use of internet services of unfriendly countries

Tehran-IRNA- In order to ensure the security of Russian information, Russian President Vladimir Putin banned the use of internet services of unfriendly countries.

09/06 The Group of Seven is on the verge of sanctioning Chinese banks

Tehran-IRNA- According to informed sources, in the upcoming meeting of the leaders of the Group of Seven in Italy, the issue of imposing sanctions against Chinese banks by the members of this group is going to be discussed.

08/06 Who is alias Pipo, the leader of the Ecuadorian criminal gang “Los Lobos”, sanctioned by the United States

The Treasury Department announced that it will apply penalties for drug traffickers and members of the most violent organization in Ecuador

26/05 Locked out of the US housing market? Here’s how to win ‘revenge’ in the meantime

Hacked off with soaring housing costs and stubborn mortgage rates? Disgusted by skimpy supply and the fierce bidding wars that are now required to find a decent place to live?  If you’re looki…

16/05 The United States has sanctioned 5 Russian individuals and entities for their military cooperation with North Korea

New York - IRNA - The US Department of Treasury announced: The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions two Russian individuals and three entities based in Russia for facilitating the transfer of arms between Russia and North Korea.

04/05 Sorry, Team Biden: Lower capital-gains taxes aren’t racist — higher ones are

As usual, Biden’s got everything backwards on the economy. This time on capital gains taxes and racism.

02/05 US hits China with sweeping sanctions over support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

US hits China with sweeping sanctions over support for Russia’s war in Ukraine - Washington sanctions nearly 300 companies and individuals from China, Russia, Singapore, UAE and other countries

26/04 The only 3 countries in Latin America that have economic sanctions from the United States

The United States Department of the Treasury applied new and different sanctions to countries and territories worldwide. These include three countries on the American continent.

18/04 Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda

The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing.

17/04 Biden to Call for Tripling Tariffs on Chinese Steel Products

In a speech to union steelworkers in Pittsburgh, the president will announce several new measures meant to raise new barriers against floods of Chinese imports.

14/04 Aussies prepare for giant supermarket battle

A special inquiry set up to test whether Australians are shelling out too much at the checkout comes to a crunch this week, with retail giants Coles, Woolworths and Bunnings all set to defend themselves from allegations the sector’s supermarket space is uncompetitive and exploitative.

11/04 Yellen pitches Bidenomics in Beijing — making America a laughingstock

A recent Economist/YouGov survey showed 29% of voters are worried more about the economy and inflation than any other issue.

10/04 Senior Biden Treasury Official Admits Money for Iran Goes Towards Violence

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo inadvertently admitted to Congress on Tuesday that the $6 billion that the Biden administration unfroze for Iran last year in exchange for the return of five American prisoners likely went to fund violent activity.

09/04 A law on the Treasury’s access to the state defense procurement system has been adopted

The State Duma adopted in the first reading and in general a law that gives the Federal Treasury access to information contained in the unified information system of the state defense order (SDO).

05/04 The US Treasury Secretary warned about the risks of Chinese subsidies that could affect the global economy

Janet Yellen expressed concern about the “overcapacity” of the Chinese industry and the excess production subsidized by the regime.

04/04 U.S. and China Continue to Talk, but Economic Divide Remains Wide

Election-year rancor will make it difficult for Washington and Beijing to find areas of cooperation on trade and investment.

02/04 Yellen to Visit China for Top-Level Economic Talks

The Treasury secretary plans to address a surge of Chinese green technology exports during meetings in Beijing and Guangzhou.

26/03 U.S. and Britain Accuse China of Cyberespionage Campaign

The actions on both sides of the Atlantic, which included sanctions, underscored the escalation of cyberconflict between Western allies and Beijing.

25/03 U.S. Accuses Chinese Hackers of Targeting Critical Infrastructure in America

The Treasury Department accused the hackers of working as a front for Beijing’s top spy agency.

20/03 New US sanctions against Iran

The US Treasury Department imposed new sanctions against Iran under false pretenses.

15/03 Trump considering billionaire TikTok investor Jeff Yass for Treasury secretary: report  

Former President Donald Trump is considering tapping hedge fund manager Jeff Yass to serve as his Treasury secretary if he wins the presidential election in November, a report said Thursday.  …

14/03 Ex-Treasury Secretary Mnuchin wants to buy TikTok: ‘I’m going to put together a group’

When asked if he had already teamed up with investors, Mnuchin said he was “working on it” and had “spoken to a bunch of people,” but did not reveal any names.

14/03 Yellen on Report Treasury Linked Some Conservative Groups to Hate Groups: 'Not Aware of Any Such Thing'

During an interview with the Fox Business Network on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen responded to a question on a report from the House | Clips

13/03 Sex Abuse Inquiry Poses Leadership Test for World Bank’s Ajay Banga

The bank is facing scrutiny as it debates how to compensate victims of abuse at Kenyan schools that it was financing.

23/02 U.S. Imposes Major New Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Finance and Defense

The Biden administration, responding to the death of Aleksei A. Navalny, unveiled its largest sanctions package to date as the war in Ukraine enters its third year.

23/02 Biden slaps sanctions on 500 targets involved in Russia ‘war machine’

US President Joe Biden on Friday announced sanctions on more than 500 targets in Russia on the second anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, vowing sustained pressure to stop President Vladimir Putin's "war machine."

23/02 The United States will announce 500 new sanctions on Russia for the invasion of Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny

Biden directly pointed to President Vladimir Putin as responsible for the tragic death in prison of the opposition leader

23/02 America applies the heaviest sanctions package against Russia

The US Department of Treasury has announced sanctions against more than 500 people and entities related to Russia.

16/02 The $2.8 Billion Hole in U.S. Sanctions on Iran

A Times investigation reveals how lax government oversight allowed shadowy oil tankers, covered by American insurance, to fund Iran’s regime.

13/02 GOP Lawmakers Seek Info on Funds Biden Allocates to Shady Third Parties

The request is significant because many congressional Republicans are trying to curtail the Biden administration's favoritism toward allies.

09/02 The United States warned about the risk of money laundering in online sports betting

The warning was made just when a record participation of American citizens in betting on the Super Bowl on February 11 is expected.

07/02 Treasury Department: America faces increasing risks from Russia and North Korea

Treasury Department: America faces increasing risks from Russia and North Korea

31/01 US deplores holdups on aid into Sudan

The United States on Wednesday implored Sudan's authorities to let aid into the country, denouncing holdups as the war between rival generals leaves millions in need of help.

30/01 The most senior US Treasury official warns Iraq: The risks of sanctions must be kept in mind

Alsumaria News - Economy, US Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian Nelson, said that Iraq must always keep the risks of sanctions in its sights, in a comment on the results of his visit to Iraq two days ago.

29/01 On charges of assassinating opponents... US-British sanctions against Iran

The US Treasury Department announced on Monday that the United States and Britain are taking joint action against individuals who sought to assassinate Iranian dissidents and opposition activists, based on direction from Iran.

19/01 Biden’s Big Brother teams are now watching what you BUY — hope you pay in cash

And if you didn’t want to be categorized as a “lone wolf” potential terrorist, you never should have bought that Bass Pro hat.

18/01 Feds Asked Banks to Search Americans' Records for Gun Retailers

The Treasury Department asked banks to snoop through customers' transactions for signs of "extremism," such as purchases of "small arms" or Bibles, according to Jordan.

18/01 Feds asked banks to search customer data for ‘Trump,’ ‘MAGA’ references after Capitol riot: Rep. Jim Jordan

FinCEN advised financial institutions to flag customers who fit the profile of a “potential active shooter” by searching for terms such as “Small Arms,” “Cabela’s,” and “Dick’s Sporting Goods.&#822…

13/01 Fed’s aggressive rate-hiking campaign results in record loss of $114B for 2023

The loss was tied to a jump in interest expenses faced by the central bank amid a rate hike campaign aimed at cooling inflation.

06/01 With government debt topping $34 trillion, America is on a financial road to ruin

On Tuesday, the Treasury Department reported that the public debt has now topped $34 trillion.

28/12 America has sanctioned one person and three money exchanges with claims of connection with Iran

In response to the Yemeni National Army's attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea bound for Tel Aviv, the United States imposed sanctions against a person and three money changers who claimed to be related to Iran!

27/12 Family ‘destroyed’ by brutal Christmas letter

A homeowner left financially ruined from millions of dollars worth of building defects in her apartment block is disappointed that the government has rejected her plea for early access to her superannuation.

22/12 U.S. to Clamp Down on Financial Firms That Help Russia Buy Military Supplies

President Biden will sign an executive order granting the Treasury Department broader powers to curb the flow of weapons components.

20/12 The U.S. Is Producing More Oil Than Ever. Why?

The politics of solving climate change may, paradoxically, require pumping more fossil fuels for a while.

19/12 Wall Street’s ‘Bond Vigilantes’ Are at Battle as U.S. Debt Soars

The financial world has been debating if market appetite for U.S. debt is near a limit. Not everyone agrees this is something to panic about, but the ramifications for funding government priorities are immense.

17/12 What Does HUD Even Do?

The Department of Housing and Urban Development should consider doing some housing and urban development.

13/12 A new US and British sanctions package against Hamas

The US Treasury Department announced on Wednesday that the United States and Britain have imposed a fourth package of sanctions on members of the Hamas movement.

12/12 New US sanctions against hundreds of individuals and entities related to Russia

Today, the US Department of Treasury imposed new sanctions against hundreds of individuals and entities related to Russia under the pretext of helping Moscow in its special operations in Ukraine.

12/12 A new US sanctions package on Russian individuals and entities

The US Treasury Department announced on Tuesday the imposition of a new package of sanctions linked to Russia, including more than 20 natural persons and more than 200 legal entities (legal entities).

08/12 America's accusation of Iran's role in Yemen's anti-Zionist attacks

An American official has claimed Iran's role in planning and executing Yemeni drone and missile attacks on Israel.

07/12 U.S. and Mexico Try to Promote Trade While Curbing Flow of Fentanyl

In her Mexico City visit, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen sought to deepen economic ties while countering drug trafficking.

07/12 Congress Passed a Money Laundering Law. Interest Groups Are Still Fighting It.

A law to require disclosure of corporate ownership takes effect Jan. 1. Small businesses and banks say it would be too burdensome and are turning to lobbying and the courts to delay or block it.

05/12 U.S. Moves to Crack Down on Money Behind Fentanyl Trade

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen will travel to Mexico this week for talks on countering illicit finance and fentanyl.

01/12 Spaniard arrested for helping N.Korea evade US sanctions

Spanish police on Friday said they had arrested a man wanted by Washington for allegedly conspiring with cryptocurrency experts to help North Korea evade sanctions over its nuclear program. 

01/12 U.S. to Limit China’s Ability to Benefit From Electric Vehicle Industry

The Biden administration issued new rules to prevent Chinese firms from supplying parts for electric cars set to receive billions of dollars in tax credits.

28/11 New Bidder Aims to Save Bankrupt Trucking Firm, if Treasury Goes Along

The plan would put Yellow back on the road with thousands of unionized drivers, but would force the government to wait longer for a loan repayment.

22/11 U.S. Case Details Binance’s Knowledge About Criminal Users

The crypto exchange treated them as essential customers, the government said. U.S. authorities want the industry to understand how bad that is for business.

21/11 Crypto giant to pay $6.6 billion in fines

Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is expected to pay fines totalling $US4.3 billion ($6.6 billion) and its chief is planning to step down, a US media report said on Tuesday.

06/11 Treasury’s Janet Yellen to meet China’s economic czar ahead of APEC summit

Yellen reaffirmed that the US and China need to “further stabilize the relationship and make progress on key issues,” especially considering that the two nations collectively “rep…

02/11 New US sanctions target 130 who Treasury says helped Russia in Ukraine war

The United States has sanctioned Russia a number of times since the country invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.

31/10 U.S. Looks to Allay European Fears of a Subsidy War

Wally Adeyemo, the deputy Treasury secretary, will argue in a speech in Germany that the Biden administration’s climate law is not protectionist.

28/10 Deputy Treasury Sec'y on Not Sanctioning Charities Designated as Terror Groups: Working with Institutions Is Key

On Friday's broadcast of "CNN This Morning," Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo responded to a question on the U.S. not sanctioning charities for | Clips

21/10 US budget deficit balloons to $1.7 trillion — largest outside COVID era

The US government posted a $1.695 trillion budget deficit in fiscal 2023, a 23% jump from the prior year as revenues fell and outlays for Social Security, Medicare and record-high interest costs on…

19/10 US to ease Venezuela oil, gas sanctions after election deal

The United States will ease some oil and gas sanctions against Venezuela after the South American country's government and opposition agreed to hold elections next year.

16/10 Yellen Assures Europe That U.S. Will Provide More Funds for Ukraine

The Treasury secretary reassured allies that the Biden administration was not backing away from Ukraine despite opposition in Congress.

12/10 U.S. and Qatar Block Iran’s Access to $6 Billion From Prisoner Deal

The money had recently transferred to Iran as part of a U.S.-Iran deal that led to the release of five imprisoned Americans from Iran last month.

12/10 U.S. Imposes First Sanctions for Violations of Russian Oil Price Cap

The Treasury Department called the action a new phase of enforcement of a policy to starve Russia of oil revenue.

11/10 Palestinian terrorists behind Israel attack raised more than $100M in crypto

Between August 2021 and June 2023, Hamas (leader Ismail Haniya pictured) Palestinian Islamic Jahid (PIJ) and its Lebanese ally, Hezbollah, have collectively received over $134 million in cryptocurr…

10/10 Fragile Global Economy Faces New Crisis in Israel-Gaza War

A war in the Middle East could complicate efforts to contain inflation at a time when world output is “limping along.”

06/10 Rates Are Jumping on Wall Street. What Will It Do to Housing and the Economy?

A run-up in longer-term interest rates could help the Federal Reserve get the economic cool-down it wants — but it also risks a bumpy landing.

05/10 Soaring US bond yields stoke fears of ‘hard landing,’ increase risk of recession

The yield on 30-year Treasuries, which is the annual interest rate the US government pays on its debt obligations, briefly surpassed 5% threshold.

03/10 A Rural Michigan Town Is the Latest Battleground in the U.S.-China Fight

Firestorms over Chinese investments, like a battery factory in Green Charter Township, are erupting as officials weigh the risks of taking money from an adversary.

22/09 US, China announce new economic working groups

The United States and China on Friday announced two new working groups on economic and financial policy, in the latest effort to stabilize fraught relations between the world's biggest economies.

18/09 U.S. National Debt Tops $33 Trillion for First Time

The fiscal milestone comes as Congress is facing a new spending fight with a government shutdown looming.

15/09 Hunter Biden-linked Russian billionaires spared yet again by US sanctions

Oligarchs Yelena Baturina and Vladimir Yevtushenkov weren’t among the new targets — even though they have similarities to other newly sanctioned businesspeople.

14/09 U.S. Aims New Sanctions at Russian Military Supply Chains

The sanctions are intended to deprive President Vladimir V. Putin of equipment and technology “he needs to wage his barbaric war on Ukraine,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.

14/09 Russian Billionaires Bokarev, Makhmudov Latest Sanctioned By U.S.—Allegedly Profiting Off Ukraine Invasion

The two men were among 150 others targeted by sanctions for “benefiting from, supporting and sustaining Russia’s brutal war of choice against Ukraine.”

12/09 Biden’s niece talked with Hunter while she was serving as Treasury official during Obama admin about potential China investment

President Biden’s niece shared tips with first son Hunter Biden about China’s largest government wealth fund, which he later sought as a potential investment opportunity.

07/09 U.S. Imposes Human Rights Sanctions on Sudanese Paramilitary Leader

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions for human rights violations against Sudanese leader Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo.

17/08 For Biden, Celebrating What a Law Did Rather Than What It Did Not

The anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act happened to coincide with a significant decrease in the inflation rate, but the law was really about priorities like clean energy, drug prices and corporate taxes.

11/08 Yellow Says It Will Repay Federal Debt. Legal Experts Are Skeptical.

The trucking company, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, owes more than $700 million to the Treasury Department.

10/08 Biden targets China as he touts manufacturing revival at home

President Joe Biden on Wednesday moved to restrict US investment in Chinese technology during a multi-state tour of the Southwest to tout his push to revive American manufacturing after decades of decline.

09/08 Biden Orders Ban on U.S. Investments in China’s Sensitive High-Tech Industries

The new limits, aimed at preventing American help to Beijing as it modernizes its military, escalate a conflict between the world’s two largest economies.

02/08 Larry Summers joins outcry over Fitch downgrade: ‘Bizarre and inept’

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers called Fitch’s AAA-to-AA+ downgrade as “bizarre and inept,” adding that “the economy looks stronger than expected.”

31/07 James Comer: Treasury Has 'Several Dozen' More SARs on Bidens

President Joe Biden's Treasury Department has another several dozen Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that relate to the Bidens.

24/07 IRS will stop showing up at homes unannounced in effort to protect agents, combat scammers

Except in a few unique circumstances, the agency will instead mail letters to people to schedule meetings.

11/07 Man finds ‘small fortune’ buried on his farm

A Kentucky man has discovered a “small fortune” buried in the dirt at his rural farm after unearthing more than 800 Civil War-era coins potentially worth more than a million dollars.

09/07 China and the U.S., Still Adversaries, Are Talking. That’s a Start.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, after 10 hours of meetings with Chinese officials, said the two sides would pursue “more frequent communication” despite their deep differences.

08/07 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen commits ‘embarrassing’ bow during Beijing visit: ‘Never, ever, ever’

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen bowed to her Chinese counterpart multiple times without reciprocation in Beijing Saturday — a protocol error that critics flagged as a sign of American weak…

08/07 Biden’s Treasury Department slammed as ‘wasteful’ for woke equity expansion

President Biden’s Treasury Department is expanding its own bureaucracy with woke functionaries bent on chasing “diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

04/07 US wants to limit China’s access to cloud services from Amazon, Microsoft: report

US and Chinese officials are aiming to limit each country’s access to scarce computer chips.

03/07 Banks Told They Must Protect Free Speech After Nigel Farage Debanked

The Treasury is set to introduce rules to prohibit banks from dropping customers over their political views after Nigel Farage lost his bank.

24/06 Russia Launches Criminal Case Against Wagner Group Chief Over ‘Incitement To Armed Rebellion’

The head of the Wagner Group argued Russia’s military “must be stopped” and pays no regard for “the lives of soldiers,” as tensions between Moscow and the paramilitary group critical to its invasion of Ukraine boil over.

23/06 Wagner Chief Claims Russia Killed ‘Huge’ Number Of Troops In Strike At Wagner Camp, But Russia Denies Attack

The head of the Wagner Group argued Russia’s military “must be stopped” and pays no regard for “the lives of soldiers,” as tensions between Moscow and the paramilitary group critical to its invasion of Ukraine boil over.

17/06 US national debt exceeds $32 trillion for first time 

The US national debt topped $32 trillion for the first time ever this week, according to Treasury Department data released on Friday.  The debt milestone comes two weeks after President Biden …

08/06 A $1 Trillion Borrowing Binge Looms After Debt Limit Standoff

The government has avoided default, but the effects of the debt-ceiling brinkmanship may still ripple across the economy.

03/06 Biden hails averting ‘catastrophic’ default in Oval Office speech

US President Joe Biden told Americans on Friday in a rare Oval Office address that the debt ceiling bill passed by Congress after weeks of wrangling saved the country from "economic collapse."

27/05 Yellen Warns Treasury to Run Out of Funds June 5, Urges Deal ‘As Soon As Possible’

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Friday the government could breach its debt limit on June 5 if a debt deal is not reached in time.

26/05 $49.5 Billion in U.S. Treasury? For These Billionaires, That’s Nothing

The cash balance at the Treasury Department is now lower than the net worth of some of the world’s richest people.

25/05 US debt crisis: Biden vows ‘no default’

President Joe Biden declared Thursday the United States would avoid a disastrous credit default even as lawmakers went on a 10-day break without a deal on raising the nation's borrowing limit to keep paying the bills.

25/05 US lawmakers head home as catastrophic default looms

US lawmakers were set to embark on a 10-day break Thursday, despite failing to agree on raising the nation's borrowing limit to avert a looming default that could come while they are away.

25/05 US warned debt standoff could hit credit rating

Ratings agency Fitch put the United States on notice Wednesday that its perfect credit rating could be jeopardized if the White House and Republican opposition fail to overcome their impasse on raising the nation's borrowing limit, a week before a key deadline.

24/05 Yellen Warns of Missed Payments if Debt Limit Is Not Lifted

The Treasury secretary said the Biden administration would face “very tough choices” if Congress did not act.

24/05 White House blocking watchdog count of the $8B the US sent to Afghanistan that wound up in Taliban hands

The Biden administration is thwarting an investigation to determine how many of the roughly $8 billion the White House has sent Afghanistan since its withdrawal have ended up in the Taliban’s…

23/05 Yellen Warns Government 'Highly Likely' to Run Out of Cash by Early June

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen doubled down on her default projection, saying the government could reach its debt limit as early as June 1.

21/05 Biden says Republican debt ceiling demands ‘unacceptable’

President Joe Biden on Sunday slammed Republican demands in negotiations to resolve the US debt ceiling standoff as "unacceptable" but said a solution can still be found before a disastrous default.

20/05 US debt talks on knife edge

Talks to avoid a US debt default were on a knife edge Saturday as President Joe Biden warned he would not accept "extreme" Republican demands but suggested there remained a path to success.

19/05 Debt limit talks in standstill as GOP, White House face ‘real differences’ during negotations

Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill Friday after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it’s time to “pause” negotiations.

15/05 Yellen Reiterates That the U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by June 1

The latest warning to Congress came before another meeting on Tuesday between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy to resolve the debt ceiling crisis.

13/05 Treasury Says There is Only $88 Billion Left to Avoid a Debt Cap

The Treasury Department said there is only $88 billion in extraordinary measures left for the government to pay its bills as of Wednesday.

12/05 U.S. Faces ‘Significant Risk’ of Running Out of Cash in June, C.B.O. Warns

A default would cause financial distress, economic disruptions and rapid increases in borrowing rates, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said.

12/05 ‘Get out while you can’: Staff quit Aussie firm

It’s been 18 months since David Wakeman quit his job and he claims he’s still owed $45,000 from his former employer.

10/05 Report: Biden Officials Attended Iraqi Forum Featuring Iran-Backed Terrorist

Two senior Biden State Department officials attend a forum in Iraq where a terrorist and killer of U.S. troops gave the keynote address.

09/05 Biden meets Republican leaders in debt limit standoff

President Joe Biden convened a high-stakes meeting with Republican leaders Tuesday in hopes of breaking an impasse over the US debt limit -- with repercussions that could extend to next year's presidential election.

09/05 The Coin, the Constitution, Premium Bonds: The Debt Limit Workarounds

As Congress hurtles toward a debt limit showdown, ways to work around it are garnering attention.

09/05 Opinion | I’m a Former U.S. Treasury Secretary. Here’s How I Make Hard Decisions.

The need for a sound decision-making approach in the face of uncertainty is greater now than ever before.

01/05 New Sudan clashes despite truce, UN warns country at ‘breaking point’

Fierce fighting broke out again Monday between the army and paramilitaries despite the formal extension of a truce, after the United Nations warned the humanitarian situation reached "breaking point".

19/04 Cruz Demands Yellen Release Biden Family's Suspicious Bank Records to Public

Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday demanded Janet Yellen publicly release the Biden family's suspicious activity reports (SARs).

05/04 Operation Cookie Monster: police shut huge cybercrime site

A global police operation has shut down one of the world's largest online marketplaces where cybercriminals can buy stolen identities and passwords, international law enforcement said on Wednesday.

31/03 Which Cars Qualify For An EV Tax Credit? Tough New Rules Create Confusion

Starting April 18, only electric vehicles made with critical minerals like lithium, nickel and cobalt and battery components sourced mainly from within North America will qualify for the $7,500 incentive.

24/03 Janet Yellen Changing Bank Statement Raises Eyebrows

"What does Yellen know that has her completely pivoting from yesterday's rhetoric?" one Twitter user questioned.

21/03 Yellen says banking stabilizing, US may intervene more if needed

The US banking sector is "stabilizing" after the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank rattled the industry, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a lenders' conference Tuesday, as leaders seek to calm global worries.

21/03 Treasury Explores Emergency Powers To Expand FDIC Coverage Amid Contagion Concerns, Report Says

The move to expand FDIC protections to cover all deposits in U.S. banks is likely to face pushback from House Republicans.

18/03 Bank bloodbath gets messier as stocks plunge

The bank shares bloodbath has continued into the weekend despite regulators and other banks trying to restore confidence in the sector.

18/03 JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon plays key role in bank rescue, in echo of 2008

Consulted by policymakers and able to nudge his peers into action, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon played a key role in a bank rescue effort this week -- a situation sparking reminders of 2008.

16/03 Rivals pour $45 billion into flailing bank

A US bank that was teetering on the brink of collapse has been shored up after some of its rivals made deposits worth billions of dollars.

16/03 ASX to plunge as panic sets in

Australia’s stock exchange will plunge by an eye-watering two per cent off the back of the news that major European bank Credit Suisse is on the brink.

13/03 SVB Collapse Fallout: Goldman Analysts Forecast No Fed Rate Hike In March

Last week, economists predicted either a 25 basis point or 50 basis point rate hike at the Federal Reserve’s March 22 meeting.

12/03 Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Not Systemic Issue, Unlikely to Lead to Crisis

The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, which likely stemmed from a bank run, is not indicative of a systemic banking problem and is unlikely to lead to a crisis similar to the one in 2008, Gary Korolev told Sputnik.

25/01 You’re My No. 1. Except on Our Joint Tax Return.

The IRS doesn’t care, so why do most people put the man first on the 1040? Even Kamala Harris goes second to the second gentleman.