The U.S. has imposed sanctions on alleged affiliates of the Tren de Aragua gang.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve’s regional bank presidents live in their districts for at least three years before taking office, a move that could give the White House more power over the independent agency.

President Donald Trump and his top officials have recently criticized Minnesota's Somali community, drawing attention to immigrants from the war-torn East African country.

President Donald Trump's latest Cabinet meeting lasted over two hours.

Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S. The operation, which could begin soon, targets people in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area with final deportation orders.

The U.S. Treasury Department plans to reclassify certain refundable tax credits as "federal public benefits," barring undocumented immigrants and some noncitizens from receiving them.

Leaders and delegates from the world’s richest nations and top developing countries are gathering this weekend for the Group of 20 summit in South Africa, an event overshadowed by the boycott of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.

The United States, Britain and Australia have announced sanctions against a Russia-based web hosting service for allegedly running ransomware operations.

A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills.

The Trump administration has announced trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

In a story published Nov. 12, 2025, about the last penny minted, The Associated Press reported that the last U.S. coin to be discontinued was the half-penny in 1857, according to Treasurer Brandon Beach.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the United States until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean.

President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage.

Expect to hear President Donald Trump talk a lot about affordability in coming months.

The Trump administration has decided not to offer the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and its future is unclear.

President Donald Trump has warned that the Supreme Court will leave the United States “defenseless’’ and possibly “reduced to almost Third World status’’ if it strikes down the tariffs he imposed this year on nearly every country on earth.

Voters have sent a message to President Donald Trump that the economy doesn't feel as though its booming — despite what he says.

The U.S. Supreme Court has heard arguments over President Donald Trump's tariffs, a key part of his economic and foreign policy.

President Donald Trump caused some confusion earlier Tuesday when he appeared to threaten SNAP benefits unless Democrats voted to reopen the government — despite court orders mandating that the administration keep the nation’s largest food program running.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he plans to take a “ringside seat” at the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday.

The Trump administration is indicating in court that it will only partially fund the federal food assistance program as the government shutdown reaches into a second month.

Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week, with millions of Americans starting to lose food aid benefits and President Donald Trump pushing GOP leaders to change Senate rules to end it.

After months of posturing, arguing and threatening, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have essentially turned back the clock.

American farmers welcomed China’s promise to buy some of their soybeans, but Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt cautioned this won’t solve all the problems as farmers continue to deal with soaring prices for fertilizer, tractors, repair parts and seeds.

The government shutdown is taking a toll on military families as they live without the guarantee of a paycheck.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders.

China's Commerce Ministry says Beijing will work with the Trump administration to resolve issues related to TokTok's ownership.

President Donald Trump's administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans.

President Donald Trump said he has decided to lower his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods to 47% after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on curbing fentanyl trafficking.

The Trump administration has been signaling that it may have finally reached a deal with China to keep TikTok running in the U.S., with the two countries finalizing the details as soon as Thursday.

The United States and South Korea have advanced their trade talks during President Donald Trump's visit to that country.

Lukoil is selling its international assets in response to U.S. sanctions.

The United States and China are not going to resolve all the issues that divide them before presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet Thursday in Busan, South Korea.

U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis has ordered a senior U.S. Border Patrol official to meet with her daily “to hear about how the day went” after weeks of confrontations between immigration agents and the public in the Chicago area.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five candidates to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the powerful Federal Reserve next year.

Argentine President Javier Milei has hailed his party’s resounding victory in midterm congressional elections as a mandate to press forward with radical free-market reforms.

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a government member over drug trade allegations.

President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.

North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump.

U_S_ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies and blasted Moscow’s refusal to end its “senseless war.”.

President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in reaching a "fantastic deal" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a critical minerals deal.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

The Trump administration is looking to provide an additional $20 billion in financing for Argentina.

Dozens of reporters have turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon rather than agree to restrictions on their work.

A Ukrainian government delegation has met with major American weapons manufacturers during a U.S. visit.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy.

President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw assistance from Argentina if its internal politics don't align with his interests in upcoming elections.

The U.S. Treasury has purchased Argentine pesos and finalized a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina’s central bank.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on a group of 50 people, companies and ships largely out of the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and China.

Frank Bisignano has been named CEO of the IRS, adding to his role as Social Security Administration Commissioner.

President Donald Trump is making plans for a significant aid package for U.S. soybean farmers.

The U.S. imposes new sanctions on firms and individuals linked to Iran's missile and military aircraft production.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’ll meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a regional summit taking place in October in South Korea and will visit China early next year.

FBI Director Kash Patel has clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing.

U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights.

A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of TikTok.

Chinese regulators say a preliminary investigation found Nvidia violated anti-monopoly laws.

China has launched two probes targeting the U.S. semiconductor sector ahead of trade talks in Spain.

U.S. and European officials have met at the U.S. Treasury Department to discuss economic pressure on Russia, including new sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will host next year’s Group of 20 summit at his golf club in southern Florida.

European officials, led by EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, plan to visit the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday to discuss economic pressure on Russia, including new sanctions.

The Treasury Department has released a preliminary list of jobs exempt from income tax on tips, including food service, concierge, and salon workers.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have not reached a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Federal Reserve policymakers will be debating whether stubborn inflation or slower hiring is the bigger problem for the economy as they prepare for an annual conference in Jackson, Wyoming, next week and a crucial policy meeting in September.

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Most stocks fell on Wall Street following a disappointing update on inflation.

The U.S. has seen a record increase in tariff income, with a 273% rise in customs revenue from last year.

Less than a week after President Donald Trump called for the resignation of Intel’s CEO, shares of the chipmaker are rising after Trump said he had a “very interesting” meeting with Lip-Bu Tan.

President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation.

President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed once unthinkably high U.S. taxes on imports from dozens of countries, part of his campaign to turn one of the world’s most open economies into a fortress bristling with barriers to trade.

President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows in Washington with his approach to China.

President Donald Trump has narrowed down his list of potential candidates to lead the Federal Reserve to four people.

The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a congressional probe that lawmakers believe may show links to President Donald Trump and other former top officials.

China has taken a firm stance against U.S. demands that it stop buying oil from Russia and Iran or face a possible 100% tariff.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday placing tariffs on many U.S. trade partners — the next step in his trade agenda that will test the global economy and alliances.

President Donald Trump has reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American children.

The U.S. Treasury Department is imposing sanctions on Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

China's top leaders have pledged to help companies slammed by higher U.S. tariffs but held back on major moves after trade talks with the U.S. this week left businesses in limbo.

A new analysis suggests President Donald Trump's tariffs could increase factory costs by 2% to 4.5%.

Wall Street’s weeklong, record-breaking run ran out of momentum.

President Donald Trump has met in Scotland with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in Stockholm to discuss trade tariffs and a potential summit between their leaders.

President Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the United States.

China's reliance on exports for economic growth will be a key topic in U.S.-China trade talks this coming week in Stockholm.

U.S. stocks rose to more records as they capped another winning week.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a flurry of trade deals that will relieve some pressure on companies and consumers from sharply higher tariffs on imports from Japan and a handful of other Asian countries.

President Donald Trump has announced a trade framework with Japan, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation.

President Donald Trump says a trip to China may happen soon, hinting at efforts to stabilize U.S.-China trade relations.

The House has passed two bills intended to boost the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency industry with new regulations as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the U_S_ the “crypto capital of the world.”.

The last time President Donald Trump rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence crashed and his popularity plunged.

The clock is ticking closer to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff deadline of Aug 1.

U.S. President Donald Trump held a private dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as families of hostages held in Gaza push for any ceasefire agreement to include the release of all remaining hostages.

The United States is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline when a tariff pause by President Donald Trump expires.

Elon Musk said he’s carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing on social media that he would form the America Party in response to the president’s sweeping tax cuts law.

President Donald Trump says he's reached a trade deal with Vietnam.

The U.S. and China have reached an agreement — again — to deescalate trade tensions.

Senate Republicans appear to have President Donald Trump’s big bill back on track after a flurry of last-minute revisions.

Washington and Beijing have signed a trade agreement that will make it easier for American firms to obtain magnets and rare earth minerals from China that are critical to manufacturing and microchip production.