Tag: Treasury Department

"I find myself in an undesirable position today, one that could have been avoided," said Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, a member of the committee who is also the top Democrat on the panel tasked with investigating possible Russian influence on the Trump campaign. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats vote against Treasury anti-terror nominee over Trump investigation

Joseph Lawler · May 23, 2017 3:09 pm

The rule would limit businesses' ability to shift taxable income out of the U.S. through the strategic issuance of debt. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Trump nominee for No. 2 Treasury spot withdraws

Joseph Lawler · May 19, 2017 7:05 pm

Democrats have said "following the money" will lead them to answers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

Intel committees given access to Treasury data on Trump, Russia

Anna Giaritelli · May 19, 2017 3:33 am

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said that big businesses would be excluded from President Trump's planned low special business tax rate. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Mnuchin may have made a big commitment on tax reform

Joseph Lawler · May 18, 2017 11:20 pm

"We never said we were in favor of Glass-Steagall. We said we were in favor of a 21st-century Glass-Steagall. It couldn't be clearer," Treasury chief said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mnuchin: Trump never favored Glass-Steagall and won’t break up banks

Joseph Lawler · May 18, 2017 4:18 pm

Trump’s picks for anti-terrorism posts at the Treasury faced an awkward situation as they tried to answer questions about whether Trump's revelation of classified information hurt the country. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Trump’s intelligence disclosure, Russia dog Treasury nominees

Joseph Lawler · May 16, 2017 4:48 pm

"We do not want to be protectionist but we reserve our right to be protectionist to the extent that we believe trade is not free and fair," Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said at a press conference at the three-day summit of G7 of finance ministers in Italy. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Steven Mnuchin: ‘We do not want to be protectionist’ on trade

Kimberly Leonard · May 13, 2017 1:16 pm

David Kautter would be assistant secretary of the Treasury for tax policy, a post that will be key in the administration's push for tax reform. (iStock)

Trump nominates David Kautter for Treasury tax expert

Joseph Lawler · May 10, 2017 11:15 pm

Senate Finance Committee's top Democrat said the hold would remain until the documents were provided to the Finance and Intelligence panels. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Wyden to halt nominee until Treasury releases information on Trump and Russia

Joseph Lawler · May 10, 2017 9:59 pm

All the ways Trump’s policies are stuck in the swamp

Washington Examiner Staff · May 8, 2017 12:01 am

An April report found some of those who were pardoned had aided Iran's illegal procurement network for microelectronics. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

GOP senators demand details on Obama administration’s Iran prisoner swap

Anna Giaritelli · May 5, 2017 9:04 pm

Trump has called on regulators to identify ways to lighten the burden of regulations on the financial industry. They are expected to report back in June. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Trump to install acting director at top bank regulatory agency Friday

Joseph Lawler · May 3, 2017 3:37 pm