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Department of the Treasury

United States federal executive department

The Department of the Treasury (USDT) is the national treasury and finance department of the federal government of the United States. It is one of 15 current U.S. government departments.

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  1. Oct 14
    Senators Oppose Trump Russia Diesel Deal
    BalancedTreasury issued a sanctions waiver, but critics say imports violate federal limits on energy trade.
    52articles
  2. Oct 14
    Bank of America Fined $1.2B
    Center & RightThe Treasury Department imposed more than $1.
    12articles
  3. Oct 13
    Bank Of America Fined $1.2B
    Center & RightThe Treasury Department imposed about $1.
    16articles
  4. Oct 10
    President Trump Announces Russia Diesel Deal
    BalancedThe Treasury Department issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel sales to the global market.
    31articles
  5. Oct 9
    Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal
    BalancedAt Trump’s direction, the Treasury Department issued a temporary license allowing Russian-origin diesel sales, delivery and imports, including into the United States, through April 7, 2027.
    53articles
  6. Oct 7
    Trump Red Diesel Order Faces Doubts
    Left & CenterThe order directs Treasury to defer the federal tax payment and consider eliminating the deferred obligation.
    14articles
  7. Oct 7
    Scott Bessent Faces Scrutiny
    Mostly LeftTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal investigation described him as prone to angry outbursts toward staff and senior officials.
    5articles
  8. Oct 6
    S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records
    BalancedTreasury yields and oil prices eased Tuesday, offering relief after the 10-year yield had recently climbed to about 5.
    13articles
  9. Oct 6
    Trump Allows Red Diesel
    Center & RightThe order defers the federal highway-use excise tax on that fuel without interest or penalties, while Treasury reviews whether the deferred taxes can be eliminated.
    23articles
  10. Oct 5
    Trump Signs Diesel Order
    BalancedThe order directs federal officials to encourage states to broaden access or waive state diesel taxes, while Treasury reviews whether deferred federal taxes can be eliminated.
    19articles

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