#treasury-department

#treasury-department

Treasury officials are contemplating sanctions against Tether for illicit activities, complicating the situation for Trump's transition co-chair Howard Lutnick.

Treasury lifts sanctions on Tornado Cash, acknowledging legal complexities around sanctions in evolving technology and legal environments.

CISA stated that no federal agencies were impacted by the Treasury Department cyber attack, emphasizing importance of cybersecurity.

Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploited Treasury's networks through BeyondTrust, gaining access to unclassified documents.

BeyondTrust has resolved the incident by revoking a stolen security key and notifying affected clients.

Treasury is coordinating with FBI and cybersecurity agencies to address the breaches.

A Treasury staffer violated policy by mishandling personal information but is deemed to pose low risk to the department's systems.

The U.S. budget deficit reached $307 billion in February 2025, driven by record outlays despite increased receipts.

Bessent aims to extend 2017 tax cuts while managing spending and boosting economic growth through a defined fiscal plan.

Musk's influence in government rises as Treasury official is ousted after blocking access to payment systems.

A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's access to sensitive Treasury Department records due to privacy concerns for millions of Americans.

Elon Musk's efforts pose serious risks to Treasury Department's cybersecurity, prompting a judge to limit access to its systems.

Elon Musk has acquired unprecedented access to U.S. taxpayer information through Treasury's payment system, raising serious privacy concerns.

Musk's staff are reportedly gaining control over government agencies, causing conflicts over access to sensitive systems and data.

The so-called Department of Government Efficiency is seemingly undermining its initial goal of reducing government spending by exerting unprecedented influence.

The government is alarmed by DOGE's access to sensitive payment systems under Elon Musk due to potential risks to personal data.

The Trump administration asserts that a court's order prohibiting Musk's aides from accessing Treasury data infringes on presidential powers.

Former Treasury Secretaries warn that Trump's actions could undermine American democracy's financial backbone.

Elon Musk is exerting control over significant U.S. government institutions, raising concerns about government integrity and access to sensitive payment systems.

Labor organizations have sued the Treasury Department for unlawfully sharing confidential data with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

Musk's team gains access to monitor and control federal spending, raising concerns about budgetary oversight.

Bessent warns that the U.S. is facing significant economic challenges, including an affordability crisis and the erosion of the American dream.

The Biden administration is reinforcing communication with China before the Trump presidency potentially alters diplomatic relations.

The US Treasury accuses China of a significant cyber breach, leading to unclassified document access amidst escalating cyber tensions.

Chinese intelligence agency breached the Treasury Department, accessing unclassified documents and workstations, focusing on information-gathering rather than infrastructure sabotage.

CISA reports no additional federal hacking incidents during recent Treasury Department breach linked to Chinese hackers.