Scott Bessent stated he is ready to follow President Trump’s lead. Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent told the Senate Finance Committee last week that he would be “100…
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Treasury Department Targets Russian Sanctions-Evasion Network
Partnership with China facilitated payments for American goods. The Treasury Department sanctioned over 150 entities and individuals involved in a scheme to help Russia circumvent preexisting sanctions enforced…
Read MoreCommerce Department Seeks to Limit Chinese-Made Parts in Drones
Proposes regulation for communication technology supply chain. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Commerce Department has issued a proposed rule for potential regulations on foreign-made…
Read MoreDOJ Implements Rule Protecting Americans from Foreign Data Collection
The move is intended to prevent adversaries, such as Russia and Iran, from purchasing bulk data. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued its final rule to prevent…
Read MoreTreasury Sanctions Iranian, Russian Officials for U.S. Election Interference
Acting under secretary alleges governments attempted to access the Trump and Harris presidential campaigns The Treasury Department sanctioned government officials from Iran and Russia this week for their…
Read MoreDefense Department Releases 2024 Chemical and Biological Threat Strategy
The updated plan focuses on rapid defense capabilities and global partnerships amid evolving security challenges. The Department of Defense (DoD) released the 2024 Chemical and Biological Defense Program…
Read MoreEnergy Department Releases Report on LNG Exports
Officials say energy prices will increase if the U.S. eases LNG exports. The Department of Energy (DOE) released its report on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports after President…
Read MoreU.S. Conducts Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria and Yemen
U.S. Central Command seeks to inhibit the reestablishment of a caliphate after the Syrian dictator was deposed. U.S. Central Command announced the U.S. carried out airstrikes against Islamic…
Read MoreU.S. Official Concerned Russia May Use Experimental Missile Against Ukraine
Says an intermediate-range missile would cause more fear than damage. A U.S. official said that Russia may utilize its new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) against Ukraine soon. Russia…
Read MoreTreasury Sanctions Network of Russian Digital Assets
They used cryptocurrencies to launder money through the United States. The Treasury Department recently sanctioned a group of nine entities connected to Russian sanctions evasion operations, targeting individuals…
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