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US Treasury to give House Republicans a look at financial reports on Biden's family and associates

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department is set to allow House Republicans to inspect reports on foreign banking and other business transactions by relatives of President Joe Biden, including his son Hunter Biden and his associates.

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US Targets ‘Shadow Banking’ Network Helping Iran Evade Sanctions

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on 39 entities, including many based in Hong Kong, that Washington said facilitate Iran's access to the global financial system, describing them as a "shadow banking" network that moves billions of dollars. The US Treasury Department in a statement said those targeted had…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Debt limit action needed by mid-August, analysts warn. Here are 5 possible scenarios

WASHINGTON — Economists at Moody’s Analytics estimate that the Treasury Department will run out of borrowing room by mid-August if Congress doesn’t act to raise or suspend the statutory debt limit by then.

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Debt limit action needed by mid-August, analysts warn

Economists at Moody’s Analytics estimate that the Treasury Department will run out of borrowing room by mid-August if Congress doesn’t act to raise or suspend the statutory debt limit by then.

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Debt limit action needed by mid-August, analysts warn - Roll Call

Economists at Moody’s Analytics estimate that the Treasury Department will run out of borrowing room by mid-August if Congress doesn’t act.

Roll Call

Treasury puts price on outbound technology investment scrutiny - Roll Call

The Treasury Department said it’s costing $10 million this year to set up monitoring of U.S. outbound investment in sensitive technology.

Roll Call

US Treasury Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Companies

The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on Iran-linked shipping and petrochemical companies, including two shipping firms based in China. The sanctions also target 20 shipping vessels linked to firms in China, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates, the Treasury Department's website showed. The sanctions were issued under a 2018…

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New U.S. sanctions target Iranian shipping, petrochemicals

The United States imposed new sanctions on Thursday on Iranian or Iran-linked shipping and petrochecmical companies, including two shipping firms based in China, the Treasury Department's website showed.

Reuters

Obscure law contains debt limit escape hatch for Social Security

WASHINGTON — It’s a time-worn argument for raising the debt limit: Without increased borrowing authority, Social Security checks would stop flowing.

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Obscure law contains debt limit escape hatch for Social Security - Roll Call

It’s a time-worn argument for raising the debt limit: Without increased borrowing authority, Social Security checks would stop flowing.

Roll Call

What is the US national debt and how has it grown over time?

The national debt grew by more than $4 trillion in 2020 alone.

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Treasury deputy: Russia sanctions are degrading its military

A top Treasury Department official says Russia’s mounting battlefield losses are a testament to the effectiveness of U.S. and allied sanctions on the Kremlin and its military machine

The Independent UK

Sanctions waiver for Syria quake victims brings fears of abuse

WASHINGTON — Years-old sanctions on the Bashar Assad regime are receiving new scrutiny amid efforts to speed delivery of humanitarian aid to the tens of thousands of Syrians injured or displaced by this month’s devastating earthquake.

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Sanctions waiver for Syria quake victims brings fears of abuse - Roll Call

Lawmakers and others are worried about easing sanctions on Syria after a devastating earthquake, fearing abuse of aid funding.

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The Independent UK

US sanctions Bulgarian officials, firms for corruption

The Treasury Department is imposing sanctions on five current and former Bulgarian officials, as well as five entities accused of illicit personal gain and undermining the country’s democratic institutions

Reason

IRS Plans To Raid Workers' Tip Jars

A coming crackdown on $1.6 billion in unreported tips will continue the IRS' long and ugly history of targeting low-income Americans.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Sanctions Nine Entities of ‘Critical Role’ in Iranian Petrochemicals, Petroleum Trade

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on nine Iranian entities it accused of playing a critical role in the production of petrochemicals and petroleum. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that the latest sanctions were part of “continued efforts to enforce US sanctions on Iran’s petroleum…

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State of the Union 2023: Data and context behind Biden’s address

Biden highlighted legislative achievements from his past two years and described his economic, health, climate, and safety priorities moving forward. Here are the facts and data.

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The Independent UK

Tesla hikes price of Model Y after US alters tax credit rule

Tesla has raised prices on its Model Y in the U.S., apparently due to rising demand and changes in U.S. government rules that make more versions of the small SUV eligible for tax credits

The Street

General Motors Wins a Big EV Battle

The Detroit giant may not have to lower the price of the Cadillac Lyriq, which now is eligible for the new federal tax credit of $7,500.

The Street

$1 Trillion Coin: An Idea to Avoid Government Default

If the Biden administration and Congress can’t agree to lift the debt ceiling in coming months, default may ensue.

Tribune News Service

What counts as an SUV? Treasury shifts definition for EV tax credits after carmaker complaints

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury is changing how it defines a sport utility vehicle Friday after car companies lodged complaints that some vehicles were wrongfully being boxed out of new electric vehicle tax credits.

The Independent UK

Treasury makes more electric SUVs eligible for tax credits

The Treasury Department said Friday it is making more electric vehicles — including SUVs made by Tesla, Ford and General Motors — eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 under new vehicle classification definitions

Reuters

U.S. sanctions board of directors of Iranian drone maker

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on the board of directors of Iranian drone maker Paravar Pars, the U.S. Treasury Department said, adding Iranian drones were being used by Russia to attack Ukraine's critical infrastructure.

Reason

Biden Promotes a Hummer That Doesn't Even Qualify for His Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

Biden sat in a truck that costs as much as $120,000 to promote a tax credit that only applies to electric vehicles retailing for up to $80,000.

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