Tag: Treasury Department

Photos, documentaries, and other media capturing Qassem Soleimani, commander of Iran's elite Qods Force, push the message Iran's role is more pervasive and effective than it actually may be.

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Why is Iranian master terrorist Qassem Soleimani distributing photos of himself in Iraq?

Michael Rubin · October 20, 2017 9:04 pm

"The victims are the ones who do not want this exposed," Speier said, adding that she sees it as her role to protect the victims. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Budget deficit totals $666 billion for fiscal year 2017, up $79 billion

Joseph Lawler · October 20, 2017 6:19 pm

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had claimed that President Trump's intent was not to cut taxes for high earners. Now he says tax cuts under the GOP's plan for tax reform are likely to benefit the wealthy. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Steven Mnuchin shifts, says it’s ‘very hard’ not to cut taxes for wealthy

Joseph Lawler · October 18, 2017 5:11 pm

Republican Congressman Urges Trump to Block Boeing’s Deal With Iran Air

Jenna Lifhits · October 16, 2017 3:33 pm

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said there were economic and philosophical reasons for gutting the so-called "death tax." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Steven Mnuchin concedes: Killing estate tax ‘disproportionately helps rich people’

Diana Stancy Correll · October 14, 2017 3:56 am

The president on Friday called on Congressional Democrats to join in him in working out a deal for Obamacare repeal. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump invites Democrats to deal on healthcare

Kimberly Leonard, Pete Kasperowicz · October 13, 2017 6:12 pm

President Trump signed an executive order on healthcare that directs the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury to take steps to make it easier for people to band together and buy coverage through what is known as "association health plans." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump signs executive order to loosen Obamacare rules

Kimberly Leonard · October 12, 2017 3:49 pm

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that President Trump hopes to pick a Federal Reserve chairman in the next month. Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen's term runs out at the end of January. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

Steven Mnuchin: Trump hopes to pick Fed chairman in the next month

Joseph Lawler · October 12, 2017 12:40 pm

Last week, Republicans criticized the IRS for awarding Equifax a short-term contract to protect the confidentiality of taxpayers. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Senate Democrat: Keep Equifax away from government contracts

Joseph Lawler · October 9, 2017 7:57 pm

House lawmakers next week will approve another federal emergency funding request to aid states and U.S. territories ravaged by recent hurricanes. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

Congress next week: Hurricane relief and whistleblower protection

Susan Ferrechio · October 7, 2017 1:00 pm

The Treasury Department recommended a sweeping overhaul of stock and debt market regulations on Friday. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Treasury Department recommends deregulation of stock and debt markets

Joseph Lawler · October 6, 2017 2:56 pm

The inspector general first began investigating Mnuchin's travel after Mnuchin took a trip to Kentucky in August to determine if he used the trip to capture an optimal view of the solar eclipse with his wife, Louise Linton. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Steve Mnuchin flew on military aircraft on seven flights, costing $800,000

Diana Stancy Correll · October 6, 2017 1:02 am