TREASURY DEPARTMENT

Mar 18 2025POLITICS

Promotions Spark Debate Over Hunter Biden's Tax Probe

Two IRS investigators who claimed the Justice Department gave Hunter Biden special treatment have been promoted. Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, who have worked at the IRS for many years, will now be senior advisors. This news comes after they accused the Biden administration of meddling in the investigation into Hunter Biden's tax issues. The Justice Department ...

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

DOGE's Access to Treasury Data: A Cybersecurity Pause

A federal judge in Manhattan has temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury Department information. This decision comes after 19 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit. The judge, Jeannette A. Vargas, has issued a preliminary injunction, but there's a chance it could be lifted if the Treasu...

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

A High-Stakes Showdown Over Government Data

Imagine this: A judge steps in and blocks access to crucial financial data. This isn't just a minor hiccup; it's a big deal that could shake up the entire global economy. The standoff involves President Trump's administration and a group of 19 states leaning towards the Democratic party. These states are worried about the potential misuse of sensitive information and...

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Unmasking The Treasury Hubbub: Elon's Economy

Imagine this: five ex-Treasury heads sounding the alarm. They've seen crises before, but this time, they're worried about America's money promises being broken. They fear its Trump administration policies and Elon Musk's DOGE team are causing trouble. Their big worry? That America might default on its debts, which means not paying back money it owes. This would be a ...

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

'The Billionaire's Big Play: Trump and Elon Musk's Trouble with Treasury'

Imagine that. A guy like Elon Musk is trying to get under the hood of the US Treasury's payment system. This is not good. People in the know are worried. Let’s start with the guy who actually knows how this system works. Many of the people who read this website may not have heard of David Lebryk. He's been working with the US Treasury for a long time. Since...

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Sep 15 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change Partnerships: A Step in the Right Direction or Just a Band-Aid Solution?

The United States Treasury Department and Brazil's Ministry of Finance have announced a partnership to address climate change and promote sustainable economic development. On the surface, this seems like a positive step forward in the fight against climate change. However, a closer look reveals that this partnership may be more of a symbolic gesture than a meaningful...

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