Democratic plans to oppose Trump would need outside help - Roll Call Democratic lawmakers raised alarms Tuesday about the speedy way the Trump administration has sought to overhaul the federal government. Roll Call · Feb 4, 2025
Schumer To Introduce Legislation Combatting DOGE's Treasury Access Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries plan to introduce legislation addressing concerns over access to Treasur... Top News · Feb 4, 2025
A 25-year-old Elon Musk acolyte has access to 'nearly all payments made by U.S. government’ DOGE employee Marko Elez has allegedly been granted administrator-level privileges to read and write code on two highly sensitive payment systems The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025
Treasury Faces Legal Challenge Over Data-Sharing Deal With Musk's DOGE The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, followed reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the data-sharing arrangement with Elon Musk-led DOGE, last weekend. International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025
Elon Musk's troll takeover is no joke Musk's illegal government takeover is scary on its own — but the people he's bringing along make it even worse Salon · Feb 4, 2025
Federal Unions Sue Treasury Department Over Elon Musk's Access Federal unions sue Treasury Dept. over Elon Musk associates' access to payment system, citing privacy violations and legal prohibitions. Top News · Feb 4, 2025
Protestors Plan for Week-Long Anti-Elon Musk Protests to Warn Others of His 'Illegal Decisions': 'Stop the Coup' Protesters gathered outside the OPM, vowing to continue demonstrating through the week in opposition to what they described as an attempted "coup" by Elon Musk. Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025
Trump isn't closely monitoring Musk as he does the 'dirty work' for him Musk, the richest person in the world, has amassed wide-ranging authority without having a formal government role or congressional approval The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Giving Elon Musk’s DOGE access to the Treasury payment system raises the risk of a U.S. debt default and global financial crisis, senator warns The Treasury Department’s payment system has been likened to the government’s checkbook and makes $6 trillion in disbursements a year. Fortune · Feb 3, 2025
Musk causes federal govt. chaos The world's richest man has run roughshod over the federal government in the early days of Trump's second term Salon · Feb 2, 2025
Treasury official pushed out by Musk Musk reportedly sought to access the system responsible for paying Social Security benefits and federal contracts Salon · Jan 31, 2025
MAGA lawmaker wonders ‘did DEI play a role’ in the deadly DC plane crash ‘At this time, you hate to jump to any conclusions,’ Rep. Andy Ogles said before suggesting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could be to blame. The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025
Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary Bessent is one of 13 billionaires tapped to join Trump's administration Salon · Jan 29, 2025
Senate To Vote On Treasury Secretary Confirmation Senate prepares to confirm Scott Bessent for Treasury Department, focusing on extending tax cuts and the impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the ec... Top News · Jan 27, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025 Bitcoin soars past $109,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump The price of bitcoin has surged to over $109,000 just hours ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by him soon after he takes office
Top News · Jan 17, 2025 Treasury Department Recovers Million In Fraudulent Payments Treasury Department recovers million in improper payments to deceased individuals, advocates for permanent access to death database.
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Treasury levels sanctions tied to a massive hack of telecom companies and breach of its own network The Treasury Department has announced sanctions in connection with a massive Chinese hack of American telecommunications companies and a breach of its own computer network
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Bitcoin soars past $100,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump The price of bitcoin topped $100,000 again early Friday as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by Donald Trump when he’s sworn in as president next week
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels Labels on wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages in the U.S. would be required to list alcohol content and nutritional information per serving, plus notification of potential allergens, under two new rules proposed Thursday by the Treasury Department
International Business Times · Jan 16, 2025 US Blacklists Sudan Army Chief As Blinken Regrets Failure To End War The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan's army chief days after blacklisting his main rival, as outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced regret at his failure to end the brutal war.
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025 New US sanctions target Sudan's warring military leader The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the leader of Sudan’s military in a devastating war that is spreading famine in that country
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Scott Bessent Vows Economic Prosperity Under Trump Administration Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury nominee, optimistic about economic growth and facing scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Sen. Graham Praises Trump's Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent Sen. Lindsey Graham supports Scott Bessent as Treasury nominee, highlighting qualifications and alignment with Trump's agenda.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Scott Bessent To Divest 1M Assets For Treasury Department Role Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary nominee, plans to divest 1 million assets to uphold ethical standards.
Top News · Jan 15, 2025 US Treasury Expands Sanctions On Russia And China Entities U.S. Treasury Department expands sanctions on entities supporting Russia's war efforts in Ukraine, targeting Russian and Chinese companies for circumventin...