Others join her as Russian delegate speaks. The top officials from the U.S., Canada, and Britain walked out of Wednesday’s G20 meeting as Russian representatives spoke. Their move…
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U.S. Government Seizes Russian Yacht
First seizure made by task force REPO. On Monday, the U.S. Government seized a yacht worth $120 million owned by Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg. An ally of President…
Read MorePresident Orders Study of Cryptocurrency Risk
Wants consideration of creating a U.S. digital currency. President Biden signed an executive order last week instructing agencies across the federal government to study the possible risks presented…
Read MoreU.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Belarus
Penalizes Lukashenka administration for Russian support. The Department of the Treasury announced on Friday that they are sanctioning 24 individuals and entities in Belarus. President Alexander Lukashenka has…
Read MoreTreasury Secretary Supports Federal Reserve Nominees
Expresses confidence in their ability to keep the agency independent. President Joe Biden previously nominated Jerome Powell and Lael Brainard to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, and…
Read MoreSecretary Yellen Gives Speech for MLK Day
Address racial wealth divide still present in America. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day about how Dr. King’s vision has impacted America’s economy.…
Read MoreTreasury Awards $8.7 Billion for Minority Community Loans
Emergency Capital Investment Program hopes to address wealth gap. The Treasury Department hosted the Freedman’s Bank Forum last week, where Vice President Kamala Harris and Treasury Secretary Janet…
Read MoreDebt Limit Deal Advances in Senate
A vote is expected on Friday as Senate clear procedural hurdles. The Senate took a step toward increasing the federal government’s debt limit by voting to limit debate…
Read MoreHouse Plans Debt Limit Vote This Week
New borrowing authority is needed by December 15 to avoid a shutdown. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Monday that the House will vote on a bill to…
Read MoreCongress Nears Debt Limit Deadline
No deals are currently on the horizon. The deadline to increase the federal debt limit is only weeks away—December 15. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and…
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