British government now holds $32.3 billion in frozen Russian assets
The British government said Friday it holds $32.3 billion in frozen Russian assets, according to an Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation report. File Photo by…
Federal government to hit $36T debt limit on Tuesday
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government hearing on Capitol Hill on June 4 and on…
Sweeping new U.S. sanctions target Russia’s oil production and exports
The U.S. Departments of Treasury and State Friday applied new sanctions on Russia's oil production and exports. Sanctioned were oil companies, 183 ships, dozens of…
U.S. announces nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine
President Joe Biden on Monday announced nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine on Monday, while Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said another $3.4 billion…
U.S. gives Kyiv $20B loan from frozen Russian assets
U.S. President Joe Biden (R) shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky during the International commemorative ceremony at Omaha Beach marking the 80th anniversary of…
Secret Service agent fired at suspects outside Janet Yellen’s house in Washington
WASHINGTON — An investigation is underway after a Secret Service agent working on protective assignment outside Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen’s house fired a weapon following…
Secret Service agent fires shots near Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's home
Occupants of a vehicle who confronted Secret Service near the home of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen fled the scene after an agent fired shots early…
U.S. marks anniversary of Gaza war with sanctions targeting Hamas funding network
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Hamas-related sanctions on Monday, the grim one-year mark of Israel's war against the Iran-backed militia in Gaza. File Photo by…
Treasury says nearly 50 million people have enrolled in Affordable Care Act since 2014
1 of 3 | The Treasury Department on Tuesday said that 49.4 million unique individuals have enrolled in healthcare under the Affordable Care Act, commonly…
U.S. Treasury, Brazil's Finance Ministry announce climate partnership
The Treasury Department and Brazil's Ministry of Finance announced Friday a partnership to align best environmental and climate policies. Source link
U.S. commits up to $667 million to global Pandemic Fund
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Wednesday announced up to $667 million in U.S. contributions to the global Pandemic Fund. She announced the contribution toward the fund's…
Treasury announces new plan to boost affordable housing supply
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Capitol Hill on June 4. The Treasury announced a new program to boost affordable…
U.S. sanctions Russian-based software company Kaspersky, bans products
The Commerce Department banned Russian-based anti-virus and cybersecurity software maker Kaspersky in the United States. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo June 21…
Biden admin. targets Mexican drug cartel with sanctions, indictment
The Justice Department under Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday announced indictments charging two leaders of the infamous La Nueva Familia Michoacana Mexican drug cartel.…
U.S. State, Treasury Departments sanction 300 entities aiding Russia’s Ukraine war
The State and Treasury Departments on Wednesday sanctioned 300 individuals and entities involved in enabling Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. File Pool Photo by Shawn…
Treasury Department launches free, permanent tax filing option after successful pilot
Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Daniel Werfel said the IRS's Direct File option is a response to taxpayers asking for a free, direct filing…
U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran drone program in response to Israel attack
1 of 2 | The Treasury Department on Thursday imposed new sanctions against Iran's drone program and steel industry in response to its attack against…
President Joe Biden calls for U.S. to triple tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum imports
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called for the United States Trade Representative to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. File Photo by Stephen…
Yellen talks ‘overcapacity’ of Chinese goods in meetings with officials, business leaders
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and other officials and business leaders on her first full day in…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urges using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament Wednesday they should consider using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. She said the…