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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics1 day ago
Trump Signs 60-Day Ceasefire With Iran, Waiving Oil Sanctions
President Trump signed a 60-day ceasefire memorandum with Iran that directs the Treasury Department to waive sanctions on Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and derivatives. The agreement also provides for conditional unfreezing of funds and a $300 billion construction fund.
Semaforworld6 days ago
Treasury Defends U.S. Exemption From Global Minimum Tax Ahead of G7 Meeting
The Treasury Department is defending last year’s exemption of U.S. companies from a global minimum tax ahead of this week’s G7 meeting, after a report said the move allowed firms to avoid $40 billion in taxes.
The Independentpolitics9 days ago
Treasury Issues Bank Guidance on Customer Data Sharing
The Treasury Department issued new guidance Friday allowing banks to share customer information more quickly and for additional reasons. The changes follow an executive order directing regulators to examine signs that customers may lack legal immigration status.
rte.iefinance11 days ago
Treasury Department Disrupts Networks Supplying Weapons to Iranian Military
The Treasury Department has frozen Iranian regime assets and targeted foreign procurement networks that support Iranian military weapons purchases. Officials stated the actions aim to disrupt the economy and limit military capabilities.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. Indicts Raúl Castro for 1996 Shootdown of Civilian Planes, Imposes Sanctions on Cuban Leadership
A federal grand jury indicted Raúl Castro last month. The Treasury Department sanctioned President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other officials on the same day President Trump linked Cuba policy to operations in Iran.
cnbc.compolitics15 days ago
Top Democrats urge Treasury Department to halt production of gold coins with Trump image
Top Democrats have asked the Treasury Department to stop making gold coins that feature an image of President Trump. The request comes amid ongoing production of the coins.
azernews.azpolitics16 days ago
U.S. Sanctions 12 Entities and 6 Vessels in Latest Action Targeting Iran Oil Evasion Network
The Treasury Department designated 12 entities and six vessels on June 5, 2026. Five entities are based in the Marshall Islands, four in the UAE, and one in China.
theyucatantimes.compolitics16 days ago
U.S. Sanctions Target Cuban President, Family Members and Castro Relatives
The United States imposed new economic sanctions on Cuba’s president, his wife and stepson, plus relatives of former president Raúl Castro. The Treasury Department also sanctioned several Cuban government-linked organizations.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics17 days ago
U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on Cuban president and four others
The United States sanctioned Cuba's president, his wife, and three additional individuals, including the son of a former Cuban president. The Treasury Department filed the sanctions on Thursday.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics18 days agoSourced
Trump Administration Finalizes No Surprises Act IDR Disclosure and Process Rules
The Office of Personnel Management, Treasury Department and IRS issued a 182-page final rule updating the federal independent dispute resolution process established under the No Surprises Act. The changes take effect August 3, 2026 and will require plans and issuers to transmit s…
benzinga.comworld18 days ago
Treasury Nominee Outlines Manufacturing Goals Focused on Domestic Production
A Treasury Department nominee described plans to shift economic measurement toward factory output. The remarks addressed current reliance on consumer prices as an indicator of abundance.
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CoinDeskfinance19 days ago
U.S. Treasury blacklists four Iranian crypto exchanges and executives
The Treasury Department added Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin and Ramzinex to its sanctions list on Tuesday. Officials cited the platforms' alleged ties to terrorism financing, sanctions evasion and ransomware payments.
winnipegfreepress.comworld19 days ago
U.S. Treasury Bought Gold from Industry Colombia Asked to Sanction
Colombia’s defense minister asked the Trump administration to place financial sanctions on the country’s illegal gold industry. The Treasury Department had continued purchasing gold from that same supply chain for years.
rediff.compolitics21 days ago
Treasury Prepares $250 Commemorative Note for Nation’s 250th Anniversary
The Treasury Department has prepared preliminary designs for a $250 note featuring President Donald Trump ahead of possible congressional action. Current law bars living individuals from appearing on U.S. currency.
Fox Newsworld22 days ago
Treasury's OFAC Issues Administrative Subpoenas to Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin Seeking Records on Cuba Convoy Travel and Funding
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control issued administrative subpoenas to Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin seeking records on their March 2026 travel to Cuba and related communications and financial activity.
foxnews.compolitics23 days ago
Treasury Department Sends Inquiry to CodePink About Cuba Trip
CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin confirmed that the organization received an email inquiry from the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. The request seeks detailed information about the group's March trip to Cuba and the humanitarian supplies it delivered.
revolver.newspolitics24 days ago
Treasury Prepares Trump Portrait for New $250 Bill Awaiting Congressional Legislation
The Treasury Department is preparing designs for a new $250 bill that would show a living individual. The plan requires congressional legislation to change existing rules.
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Washington Examinerpolitics24 days agoUpdated
Treasury Officials Prepare Design Mockups for Proposed $250 Bill
Political appointees at the Treasury Department have directed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to create prototypes for a new $250 bill featuring President Trump’s portrait. The Washington Post first reported the internal push.
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Benzingafinance4 days ago
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iran Strait Authority Over Hormuz Operations
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the entity that manages Strait of Hormuz traffic. Officials said the authority participates in an Iranian scheme that violates U.S. sanctions and international law.
Al-Monitorpolitics25 days ago
U.S. Re-Adds U.N. Expert Albanese to Sanctions List
The United States restored sanctions on U.N. expert Francesca Albanese on May 27 after an appeals court stayed a lower court order. The Treasury Department posted the updated designation on its website.
theverge.comworld4 days ago
Twitch Streamer Names Tech Executive as Funder of U.S. Political Groups
Hasan Piker identified Neville Roy Singham during a May 26 livestream as a donor to several activist organizations. The remarks followed reports of a Treasury Department inquiry into Singham-linked groups and a Cuba trip involving Piker and CodePink.
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Fox Newspolitics29 days ago
Justice and Treasury Departments Investigate U.S. Nonprofits for Alleged Cuba Coordination
Federal investigators are examining whether U.S. nonprofits and activists coordinated with Cuban officials after murder charges were filed against Raúl Castro. The probe covers messaging, fundraising and travel activities by groups with combined annual revenue of about $1 billion…
foxnews.comfinance4 days ago
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Four Individuals Linked to Pro-Hamas Flotilla
The Treasury Department sanctioned four individuals tied to a flotilla organized by the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad. The action also targets members of Muslim Brotherhood networks aligned with Hamas.
jns.orgworld12 days agoSourced
US Sanctions Nine Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Officials for Blocking Disarmament
The Treasury Department’s OFAC designated nine Lebanese individuals tied to Hezbollah as Specially Designated Global Terrorists under Executive Order 13224. The action blocks their property and exposes any person or entity dealing with them to secondary sanctions under the Hizbal…
France 24politics31 days ago
Two Capitol Police Officers Sue to Block Trump Administration Fund
Two officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021, filed suit to stop payouts from a nearly $1.8 billion fund created under a settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.
finance32 days ago
Executive Order Directs Review of Banking Risks Linked to Immigration Status
An executive order directs the Treasury Department to issue guidance to banks on credit risks tied to individuals without legal immigration status. The order also calls for proposed changes to the Bank Secrecy Act to help banks obtain immigration and employment data.
news24.comfinance4 days ago
U.S. Treasury Projects $2 Trillion Federal Budget Deficit for Fiscal Year 2026
The Treasury Department and bond market participants project a federal budget deficit of about $2 trillion for fiscal year 2026. The figure exceeds the Congressional Budget Office estimate issued in February and the $1.8 trillion deficit recorded in the prior fiscal year.
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realitytea.compolitics33 days ago
Trump Directs Treasury to Issue Banking Guidance on Illegal Immigrants
President Trump on Tuesday ordered the Treasury Department and other financial regulators to issue guidance on banking services for illegal immigrants. The directive focuses on changes to the Bank Secrecy Act and customer identification requirements.
cnbc.comworld35 days ago
Iran Plans Hormuz Tolls as U.S. Ends Russian Oil Waiver
Iran announced plans to charge tolls for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Treasury Department ended a temporary waiver on Russian oil sanctions after its expiration on Saturday.
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Fox Newspolitics38 days ago
Neville Roy Singham Donates $278 Million to Progressive Nonprofits Since 2017
Lawmakers from both chambers of Congress voiced concerns over Singham's network and its ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The funding has supported groups including The People’s Forum and CodePink, co-founded by Singham's wife Jodie Evans. Officials from the Justice, State and…
thedrinksbusiness.comfinance38 days ago
Wine Importer Receives $110,000 Tariff Refund After Supreme Court Ruling
Victor Schwartz, CEO of VOS Selections, received a $110,000 refund from the U.S. government. The payment follows a Supreme Court decision that invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The Treasury Department has begun processing refunds t…
financialexpress.comfinance39 days ago
U.S. Sells $30 Billion in 30-Year Bonds at 5.046% Yield
The Treasury Department auctioned 30-year bonds at a high yield of 5.046 percent Wednesday, up from 4.876 percent at the previous sale. The bid-to-cover ratio slipped to 2.30 from 2.39, while indirect bidders increased their share. When-issued trading had pointed to a yield of 5.…
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jns.orgworld40 days ago
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister and Several Iran-Linked Figures for Alleged Oil Smuggling
The U.S. Treasury Department on May 7, 2026, sanctioned Iraq’s Deputy Minister of Oil Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, senior leaders of two designated terrorist organizations and several related companies. FDD reported the actions target corruption enabling $1 billion in annual oil smuggl…
japantimes.co.jpfinance40 days ago
U.S. Sells $39 Billion in 10-Year Notes at 4.468% Yield
The Treasury Department sold 10-year notes at a high yield of 4.468%, up from 4.282% at the previous auction. The bid-to-cover ratio slipped to 2.40 from 2.43, while direct bidders took a slightly larger share. When-issued trading had pointed to a yield of 4.464%.
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finance.yahoo.comfinance43 days ago
Treasury Raises Q2 2026 Borrowing Estimate to $189 Billion
The Treasury Department now expects to borrow $189 billion in the April-June 2026 quarter, $79 billion more than its February projection. The increase follows weaker-than-expected cash flow, new tax breaks and tariff refunds. Bond market analyst Mark Malek described the broader d…
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theedgemarkets.comfinance43 days ago
Treasury Raises Q2 2026 Borrowing Estimate to $189 Billion
The Treasury Department now expects to borrow $189 billion in the April-June 2026 quarter, citing weaker-than-projected cash flow. The update comes as new tax breaks and tariff refunds reduce federal receipts. Bond market analysts describe the broader debt dynamics as sending an…
thehindu.comworld44 days ago
U.S. Treasury Announces IRS Will Revise Form 990 to Require Nonprofits to Disclose Government Grants and Fiscal Sponsorships
The Treasury Department on April 23 said the changes aim to improve transparency and strengthen oversight of nonprofits receiving public funds. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the revision ends the practice of hiding fraud and abuse behind complex arrangements.
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citizen.co.zatechnology44 days ago
US Sanctions 10 Individuals and Companies in China, Hong Kong, Belarus and UAE for Supporting Iran's Missile and Drone Programs
The Treasury Department announced sanctions Friday targeting 10 more individuals and companies enabling Iran's military supply chain. The measures come ahead of next week's summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing and follow U.S. strikes on two Iranian oil tankers…
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thehindu.comfinance45 days ago
U.S. Sanctions Iraq’s Deputy Oil Minister and Iraqi Militia Figures Linked to Iran
The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on May 7, 2026, against Iraq's deputy oil minister and senior figures tied to two Iran-aligned militias. Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly was accused of facilitating the diversion of Iraqi oil for the benefit of the Iranian regime and its pro…
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newser.compolitics50 days ago
China Blocks U.S. Sanctions on Five Refineries Accused of Buying Iranian Oil
China's Ministry of Commerce has blocked U.S. sanctions against five oil refineries accused of purchasing Iranian oil. The move occurred ahead of a planned May 14 summit between the U.S. president and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The sanctions were imposed by the U.S. Treasury Depa…
Newsweekfinance57 days agoUpdated
U.S. Intercepts Iranian Shadow Fleet Vessel Amid Sanctions on Oil Buyers
U.S. forces intercepted the M/V Sevan, a sanctioned vessel in Iran's shadow fleet, in the Arabian Sea as part of a blockade enforcing sanctions on Iranian ports. The Treasury Department also sanctioned a Chinese refinery and about 40 shipping entities for facilitating Iranian oil…
newser.comfinance58 days ago
US Sanctions Cambodian Senator Over Links to Crypto Romance Scams
The United States imposed sanctions on Cambodian senator Kok An for his alleged involvement in scam centers that defrauded U.S. citizens of millions in cryptocurrency. The Treasury Department also targeted 28 related individuals and entities. Stablecoin issuer Tether froze $344 m…
Washington Examinerpolitics52 days ago
Rep. Chip Roy Introduces Bill to Designate CAIR as Terrorist Group
Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas has introduced legislation directing the U.S. Treasury Department to label the Council on American-Islamic Relations a specially designated global terrorist. The bill cites CAIR's historical ties to Hamas, including involvement in a 1993 strategy…
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U.S. Intensifies Economic Measures Against Iran During Negotiations
The United States has requested Gulf countries to investigate potential Iranian funds in their banking systems as part of efforts to pressure Iran into a long-term agreement. The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on entities linked to Iranian oil operations and threaten…
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Over 53 Million Tax Filers Claim Provisions from 2025 Tax Legislation in Current Season
Treasury Department data indicates that more than 53 million tax filers utilized at least one provision from the 2025 tax cuts during this filing season. The average refund reached above $3,400, marking an 11% increase from the prior year. The data reflects the first implementati…
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U.S. Sanctions Two Casinos and Three Individuals Linked to Mexico's Cartel del Noreste
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on three individuals and two casinos due to their alleged connections to Mexico's Cartel del Noreste. The cartel, designated as a terrorist organization last year, operates from Nuevo Laredo and is involved in drug, weapon, and human…
finance70 days ago
US Department of Education to Transfer Millions of Defaulted Student Loan Accounts to Treasury Department
The US Department of Education announced in March plans to transfer millions of federal student loan accounts to the Treasury Department, beginning with defaulted borrowers. This move follows a 2015 pilot program under the Obama administration that showed lower recovery rates for…
businesstoday.infinance71 days ago
Federal Reserve Requests Data on US Banks' Exposure to Private Credit
The Federal Reserve is seeking information from major US banks on their exposure to private credit firms amid rising redemptions and troubled loans. The Treasury Department is conducting a similar inquiry with the insurance industry. This follows a surge in activity within the pr…
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US Lawmakers Request Investigation into Chinese Diaspora Nonprofits for Alleged Election Interference
Top House lawmakers have urged the Treasury Department and IRS to investigate US tax-exempt nonprofits formed by Chinese immigrants, alleging involvement in election interference by the Chinese Communist Party. These 'hometown' organizations, intended for cultural and social supp…
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U.S. Treasury Prepares Stablecoin Anti-Money Laundering Proposal
The U.S. Treasury Department plans to propose regulations requiring stablecoin issuers to implement protections against money laundering and sanctions violations. The initiative aims to address risks in the cryptocurrency sector. Details were reported exclusively by CoinDesk.
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U.S. Treasury Department Prepares Proposal on Stablecoin Anti-Money Laundering Protections
The U.S. Treasury Department is set to propose requirements for stablecoin issuers to implement protections against money laundering and sanctions violations. The proposal aims to address risks in the stablecoin sector. Details were reported by CoinDesk based on sources familiar…
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Robinhood Partners with U.S. Treasury and BNY Mellon for Trump Accounts Targeting Children Born 2025-2028
The U.S. Treasury Department selected Robinhood and BNY Mellon to support Trump Accounts, tax-deferred investment accounts for children. These accounts will launch this summer with a $1,000 government contribution for eligible newborns. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev stated the partner…
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U.S. Treasury Designates BNY as Agent for Trump Accounts and Partners with Robinhood on App
The U.S. Treasury Department has designated Bank of New York Mellon as the financial agent to manage Trump accounts. BNY will partner with Robinhood to develop an app for these accounts. This arrangement aims to facilitate access to the accounts through digital means.