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• Treasury Welcomes Revised GloBE Information Return, Implementing Trump's Day One Executive Order

  11 Sep 2026 5:35 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Treasury welcomes the revised GloBE Information Return, saying it implements President Trump's Day One executive order and shields U.S.-headquartered companies from overlapping foreign minimum taxes.

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• U.S. Mint Unveils 9/11 25th Anniversary Half Dollar

  10 Sep 2026 7:38 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Mint announced a 2026 Semiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half Dollar marking 25 years since September 11, featuring a "NEVER FORGET" privy mark and now open for pre-sale.

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• OCC Raises Asset Threshold to $6 Billion, Extending Exam Cycle for About 50 More Community Banks

  10 Sep 2026 5:45 p.m. · Source: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

  The OCC published an interim final rule raising the asset threshold to $6 billion under the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, making roughly 50 more institutions eligible for an 18-month exam cycle.

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• Treasury Uncovers $17.5 Billion in Suspected Health Care Fraud

  9 Sep 2026 4:15 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  FinCEN identified $17.5 billion in suspicious health care fraud activity, detailed in a new report. The Treasury, under the Trump Administration, is committed to disrupting these schemes, protecting taxpayers, and safeguarding federal health care programs through financial intelligence and whistleblower…

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• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Engages in Fireside Chat at SMU Cox School of Business

  8 Sep 2026 5:12 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is participating in a fireside chat at the SMU Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas, starting at 4 PM CT, to discuss economic and financial matters.

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• US Treasury Secretary Bessent Meets Bank of Japan Governor Ueda on Yen Undervaluation

  1 Sep 2026 11:41 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda at the G20 in Asheville, North Carolina, to discuss macroeconomic priorities, monetary policy, and the yen's undervaluation.

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• Secretary Bessent to Participate in G20 Finance Sessions

  31 Aug 2026 8:39 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is participating in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Plenary Sessions in Asheville, North Carolina, livestreamed on X, discussing economic developments, growth, and banking.

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• US Treasury Launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' Against Iran

  24 Aug 2026 2:04 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The US Treasury has initiated 'Operation Economic Outcast,' an unprecedented campaign to sever Iran's global economic lifelines. Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions targeting key sectors and entities, demanding international cooperation to isolate the regime.

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• Treasury Secretary Bessent Holds Press Conference

  24 Aug 2026 1:02 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is holding a press conference today, August 24, 2026, at 1 PM EDT in Washington, D.C., to address current financial matters.

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• Treasury Proposes Low-Cost Investment Rules for Trump Accounts

  20 Aug 2026 8:47 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Treasury has proposed new guidance for Trump Accounts, emphasizing low-cost, diversified investments to maximize children's long-term savings by limiting fees and complex strategies, with SPYM as the default.

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• Asheville to Host G20 Finance Ministerial Focused on Economic Growth

  19 Aug 2026 2:16 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will host global finance ministers and CEOs in Asheville, N.C., for the G20 Finance Ministerial from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, emphasizing economic growth and President Trump's agenda over climate change.

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• Treasury Seeks Public Comment on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulations

  17 Aug 2026 8:55 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Treasury has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the GENIUS Act, seeking public comment on new regulations for payment stablecoins. This aims to provide clarity for licensing and market access, fostering innovation and cementing the U.S. dollar's…

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• US Treasury to Host G20 Finance Ministerial in Asheville

  14 Aug 2026 12:28 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Secretary Scott Bessent will host the G20 Finance Ministerial in Asheville, North Carolina, from August 29 to September 1, 2026. Global finance leaders will convene to advance discussions on key economic priorities, with media credentialing open until August 24th.

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• Treasury Secretary Bessent Touts Economic Growth in Iowa

  12 Aug 2026 8:55 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visited Iowa, highlighting President Trump's economic agenda. He toured manufacturing facilities and met bankers, emphasizing how Working Families Tax Cuts and regulatory reforms are boosting jobs, investment, and supporting Main Street businesses and families.

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• FinCEN Permanently Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Businesses

  11 Aug 2026 4:03 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  FinCEN permanently ends beneficial ownership reporting for U.S. companies and persons, deleting past data. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hails it as a victory for small businesses, fulfilling President Trump's promise to cut red tape.

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• Joint Base Charleston Renamed to Honor Senator Lindsey Graham

  10 Aug 2026 1:10 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Joint Base Charleston is now Joint Base Lindsey Graham, honoring the former senator's three decades of service. Secretary Scott Bessent spoke at the ceremony, celebrating Graham's commitment to national defense and his South Carolina roots.

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• Treasury Welcomes S&P Global's New Critical Mineral Reference Prices

  7 Aug 2026 5:48 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Treasury welcomed S&P Global's new critical mineral reference prices, enhancing market transparency for Gallium, Germanium, Tungsten, Antimony, Neodymium, and Praseodymium. This initiative aims to boost investment, strengthen supply chains, and support the Trump Administration's economic and national security…

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• Trump Administration Highlights Community Bank Support and Financial Security Efforts

  6 Aug 2026 5:24 p.m. · Source: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Comptroller Jonathan Gould discussed the Trump Administration's initiatives to ease regulatory burdens on community banks, boost Main Street economic growth, and protect the financial system from illicit activities in Arizona.

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• Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls on Arizona Bankers to Bolster National Security Against Illicit Finance

  6 Aug 2026 3:45 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Arizona bankers to combat illicit finance linked to border issues, emphasizing their vital role in national security and economic growth. He also criticized past regulations for weakening community banks.

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• Treasury Secretary Bessent to Discuss Economic Agenda and Financial Integrity with Arizona Bankers

  6 Aug 2026 3:39 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Secretary Bessent and Comptroller Gould will meet Arizona bankers to discuss Trump's economic agenda, regulatory relief, and financial system integrity, including measures against illicit activity and credit risks from non-work authorized illegal aliens.

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• Treasury Secretary Bessent to Address Arizona Bankers on Economic Agenda and Financial Integrity

  6 Aug 2026 3:20 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Secretary Scott Bessent and Comptroller Jonathan Gould will meet with Arizona community bankers to discuss the Trump Administration's economic agenda, regulatory relief, and measures to strengthen financial system integrity, including addressing risks from illegal aliens.

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• Treasury Secretary Bessent, Speaker Johnson to Visit Arizona for Economic Discussions

  5 Aug 2026 7:57 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Speaker Mike Johnson, and Congressman Juan Ciscomani will visit Casa Grande, Arizona, for a manufacturing tour and economic roundtable, highlighting the Trump Administration's pro-growth policies and tax cuts.

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• Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Expanded Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit

  5 Aug 2026 10:09 a.m.

  The Treasury and IRS released guidance on the Working Families Tax Cuts, permanently expanding the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave. This offers businesses, especially small ones, enhanced incentives to provide up to 12 weeks of paid…

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• Treasury Secretary Bessent to Visit Arizona for Economic and Financial System Discussions

  4 Aug 2026 1:39 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Arizona to discuss the Trump Administration's pro-growth economic agenda, including tax cuts and efforts to strengthen the financial system, meeting with manufacturers and community bankers.

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• US Treasury to Host G20 Finance Ministerial in Asheville, NC

  4 Aug 2026 11:08 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  Secretary Scott Bessent will host the G20 Finance Ministerial in Asheville, North Carolina, bringing together global finance leaders. Media credentialing is now open for the late August to early September 2026 event.

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• Treasury Unveils Redesigned CFIUS Website to Streamline Foreign Investment Reviews

  29 Jul 2026 8:32 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Treasury launched a redesigned CFIUS website, CFIUS.gov, featuring a pre-filing portal, risk matrix, and process guidance. This aims to modernize information access and streamline foreign investment reviews, enhancing national security and economic engagement.

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• Treasury Secretary Bessent Hails "Historic" Launch of Trump Accounts, Citing 7 Million Enrollments

  27 Jul 2026 1:34 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the successful launch of Trump Accounts, enrolling 7 million children. The program provides seed investments and aims to boost financial literacy and an "ownership economy" for American youth.

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• Treasury Removes 84 from Sanctions List in Modernization Push

  27 Jul 2026 1:33 p.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Treasury's OFAC removed 84 individuals and entities from its sanctions list, updating 22 entries and resolving 18 duplicates. This is the second phase of a modernization effort to ensure sanctions are targeted and effective, supported by a new…

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• Treasury to Host FLEC Meeting on Digital Financial Literacy

  27 Jul 2026 10:23 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Treasury will host a public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) on July 27, 2026. Chaired by Secretary Scott Bessent, the meeting will focus on advancing digital financial literacy and education.

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• FinCEN Alerts Financial Institutions to Federal Student Aid Fraud Schemes

  24 Jul 2026 10:12 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  FinCEN has issued an alert to financial institutions regarding widespread fraud targeting federal student aid. The alert details schemes involving 'ghost students' and 'straw students' and urges vigilance to detect and report suspicious activity.

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