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Where's My $600 Stimulus Check? IRS Says 'Check Back Later' on Payments
"The 'please wait' message is a normal part of the site's operation," the IRS said. "We encourage people to check back later."
US Treasury Hack Info May Have Helped Russia Tycoons Dodge Sanctions
"You would not have all the various secure systems of communication that the United States has if you were not concerned that this information might go where it's not intended," former OFAC official Peter Kucik told Newsweek.
SolarWinds Hack 'Probably an 11' On Scale of 1 to 10: Cybersecurity Expert
"I guarantee you, by the time it's done, it will be far worse than what we think it is right now," said Mark Wright of cybersecurity firm Sentinel One.
SolarWinds, Probably Hacked by Russia, Serves White House, Pentagon, NASA
"This is a huge cyber espionage campaign targeting the U.S. government and its interests," said one source familiar with the matter.
N.Y. GOP Rep Calls Withholding FDNY 9/11 Health Program Funds 'Disgraceful'
New York Republican Rep. Peter King on Thursday called the recent report of President Donald Trump's administration withholding funds from the FDNY's 9/11 health program "disgraceful."
National Debt Projected to Exceed Total GDP for First Time in 70 Years
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal debt will exceed 100 percent of GDP in 2021.
Schools Open Part Days? Extend Child Care, Get Parents Back to Work
Parents will need after-school child care in order to return to work.
Amazon Fined by U.S. Government For Selling Products to Cuba and Venezuela
Amazon was slapped with a modest fine for allegedly allowing hundreds of transactions to take place in violation of U.S. sanctions over the course of 7 years.
These States Received the Most Stimulus Check Money—Utah Highest Average
Stimulus checks in Utah, Idaho and Alaska were the highest on average per individual, but California, Texas and Florida received the most in IRS Economic Impact Payments overall.
U.S. Records Largest Budget Deficit in History in April
The Treasury Department reported that the national deficit jumped by $738 billion last month.
Oregon Latest State to Protect Stimulus Checks From Private Debt Collection
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimated that, in 2016, around 70 million Americans were contacted by a debt collector.
Social Security Recipients to Get Stimulus Checks Without Tax Returns
The Trump administration announced Wednesday night that Social Security recipients will "need to take no action" to receive the $1,200 payment, reversing an earlier decision that would have required a "simple tax return."
How U.S. Sanctions on Iran Could Hamper Boeing Plane Crash Investigation
All 176 passengers and crew of a Ukraine International Airways flight to Kiev were killed when a Boeing plane crashed near Tehran.
U.S. Deficit Skyrockets 26 Percent Over 2018, Trump Tax Cuts Blamed for Gap
The 2019 U.S. federal deficit increased 26 percent over 2018 and has more than doubled since 2015, the Treasury Department said Friday.
Fox Host Says Trump 'Overselling' Trade Deal: 'Chinese Got What They Want'
"The president has gotten nothing in terms of the big ticket items," Maria Bartiromo said.
Trump's Opponents Trying to 'Destroy' President Because He Poses 'Threat'
"I think the markets have factored in this idea that the president's opponents will stop at nothing to try to undermine and ultimately destroy him," Monica Crowley said.
Congressional Republicans, Trump 'Tax Plan' Ridiculed Over Record Deficit
Fiscal conservatives and Democrats alike ridiculed GOP congressional members and President Trump's tax cuts after federal spending hit a $3.7 trillion record and the budget deficit climbed to $867 billion so far this fiscal year.
Treasury Bucks Deadline for Tubman-$20 Bill Inquiry
"They stated that they will try to get us a response this week or next week, but gave no firm commitments," a spokesperson for Pressley told Newsweek.
College Expert: Mandatory Financial Literacy Courses Are 'Necessary'
The college expert said college isn't providing students with the life skills they need to succeed in the fast pace world that we live in.
Treasury Watchdog to Probe Delay to Redesign $20 Bill With Harriet Tubman
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin delayed Obama-era plans to include Tubman, a former slave and hero of the abolitionist movement, until 2028 when President Donald Trump would be out of office due to "counterfeiting issues."
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Torches Steve Mnuchin for Postponing Tubman $20 Bill
"Secretary Mnuchin has allowed Trump's racism and misogyny to prevent him from carrying out the will of the people," she said.
Congresswoman Demands Mnuchin Explain Delay on Harriet Tubman $20 Bill
"No one in this Administration is doing their job," she said. "They continue to stonewall, to obstruct, and to ignore the will of the American people.
Waters Wants Answers Over Eased Russia Sanctions
"What we're going to do is we're going to get Mr. Mnuchin into the committee and ask him real pointed questions about de-listing," Congresswoman Maxine Waters said.
Treasury Says Mnuchin's Travel Expenses Are 'Prudent'
The Office of Inspector General said travel-cost justifications from the Treasury and White House needed "more detail and rigor."
Mnuchin Spent $1M on Military Flights: Ethics Group
New documents show Steve Mnuchin took eight military flights "with no apparent justification," says government ethics advocates.
Trump Says He Wants A Strong U.S. Dollar
Trump said in an interview that he wants a strong U.S. currency and that earlier comments by Mnuchin were misinterpreted.
U.S. Sanctions North Korea's Real 'Rocket Men'
The pair join a long list of North Korean officials on the Treasury's sanctions list, which includes Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.
Ivanka Trump Used Private Emails With Treasury
Months after taking her White House position, Trump was not using official email.
Trump's Treasury Nom Grilled Over Offshore Tax Havens
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Treasury was attacked for failing to promptly disclose he was a director of an offshore business vehicle domiciled in the Cayman Islands and owned more than $100 million in real estate.