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FATIMA HUSSEIN

FATIMA HUSSEIN

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Economy|Political|US

Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE's access to Treasury's payment systems

Democratic lawmakers are seeking a Treasury Department investigation of the access that Elon Musk’s team was given to the government’s payment system

Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE's access to Treasury's payment systems
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

DOGE was tasked with stopping Treasury payments to USAID, AP sources say

Officials working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency sought access to the Treasury Department payment system to stop money from flowing to the U.S. Agency for International Development

DOGE was tasked with stopping Treasury payments to USAID, AP sources say
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump's Justice Department ends Biden-era task force aimed at seizing assets of Russian oligarchs

The Trump administration's Justice Department has disbanded a Biden-era program aimed at seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs as a means to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

Trump's Justice Department ends Biden-era task force aimed at seizing assets of Russian oligarchs
Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

US imposes sanctions on network that helps ship Iranian oil to China

The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a network of more than a dozen people and firms that are accused of facilitating the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China

US imposes sanctions on network that helps ship Iranian oil to China
Business|Economy|Political|US

IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can't take buyout until after the taxpayer filing deadline

IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline

IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can't take buyout until after the taxpayer filing deadline
Economy|Political|Technology|US

Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program

Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Political|US

Trump and Musk move to dismantle USAID, igniting battle with Democratic lawmakers

The Trump administration and billionaire ally Elon Musk have moved to shutter an agency that provides crucial aid to fund education and fight starvation overseas, sparking a showdown with congressional Democrats who blasted the effort as illegal and vowed a court fight

Trump and Musk move to dismantle USAID, igniting battle with Democratic lawmakers
Business|Political|Technology|US

Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources

The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems

Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

The U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts
Election|Political|US

Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end 'four long years of American decline'

President-elect Donald Trump used a raucous rally on the eve of his inauguration to promise swift Day 1 action remaking the federal government, shifting federal priorities at breakneck speed and ensuring that “the curtain closes on four long years of American decline.”

Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end 'four long years of American decline'
Economy|Finance|Political|US

Yellen says Treasury will use 'extraordinary measures' on Jan. 21 to prevent hitting debt ceiling

In one of her last acts as Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen says her agency will start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, on January 21, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon

Yellen says Treasury will use 'extraordinary measures' on Jan. 21 to prevent hitting debt ceiling
Finance|Political|US

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says he'll step down on Trump's Inauguration Day

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says he intends to step down from his position on President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says he'll step down on Trump's Inauguration Day
MidEast|News|US|World

Biden announces more Iran sanctions on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

President Joe Biden has announced new U.S. sanctions on “some of Iran’s most egregious human rights abusers” as he marks the anniversary of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini

Biden announces more Iran sanctions on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death
Economy|News|US|World

US issues more sanctions over Iran drone program after nation's president denies supplying Russia

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey who officials allege are connected with the development of Iran’s drone program

US issues more sanctions over Iran drone program after nation's president denies supplying Russia
Environment|News|World

Prince William, billionaires Gates and Bloomberg say innovation provides climate hope

Britain’s Prince William and wealthy entrepreneurs Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg promise hope to a warming world

Prince William, billionaires Gates and Bloomberg say innovation provides climate hope
Asia|Business|Economy|US

United States and China launch economic and financial working groups with aim of easing tensions

The U.S. Treasury Department and China’s Ministry of Finance have launched a pair of economic working groups in an effort to ease tensions and deepen ties between the nations

United States and China launch economic and financial working groups with aim of easing tensions
Business|News|US

Not again. Federal workers who've weathered past government shutdowns brace for yet another ordeal

Across the country, federal workers still stung by memories of past government shutdowns are bracing for the possibility of another extended closure

Not again. Federal workers who've weathered past government shutdowns brace for yet another ordeal
Asia|Crime|News|US

US announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers

The Biden administration is taking aim at the fentanyl trafficking threat, announcing a series of indictments and sanctions against Chinese companies and executives blamed for importing the chemicals used to make the deadly drug

US announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is coming -- but it won't be as big as this year's

Social Security's cost-of-living increase for 2024 will be announced Thursday

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is coming -- but it won't be as big as this year's
Economy|Finance|US

Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates

The acting Social Security commissioner says a 3_2% increase in benefits next year “will help millions of people keep up with expenses."

Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
Business|Finance|Technology|US

IRS plans limited rollout of free e-file tax return system with invitations to select taxpayers

The IRS plans to invite a select group of taxpayers across 13 states to try out the agency’s pilot electronic free file tax return system, beginning this January

IRS plans limited rollout of free e-file tax return system with invitations to select taxpayers
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

The US sanctions 10 Hamas members and its financial network over the surprise Israel attack

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says new U.S. sanctions are “directed at Hamas terrorists and their support network," not at Palestinians

The US sanctions 10 Hamas members and its financial network over the surprise Israel attack
Asia|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

US imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a group of people and firms based in Iran, China, Hong Kong and Venezuela, tied to the development of Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs

US imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire
Business|Economy|News|US

US eases oil, gas and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed

The United States has agreed to temporarily suspend some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil, gas and gold sectors

US eases oil, gas and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed
Entertainment|News|US

White House throws lavish state dinner for Australia but turns down pizazz a notch in time of war

The White House has turned down the pizazz for Wednesday’s state dinner

White House throws lavish state dinner for Australia but turns down pizazz a notch in time of war

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