US Sanctions on Iran: Treasury Plans Tough New Measures
The US Treasury Department is expected to expand secondary sanctions against companies and countries that continue doing business with Iran, according to a person familiar with the plans. The move…
Asim Munir Visits Tehran After Speaking with Trump
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir traveled to Tehran on Monday after speaking with U.S. President Donald Trump the previous week, according to three Pakistani sources. The sources said…
Trump White House Ballroom Construction Allowed to Continue
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed Donald Trump’s administration to continue construction of his proposed White House ballroom.The court’s action does not settle the legal dispute. It gives the…
Trump Touted Washington IndyCar Race Draws Major Sponsors
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., has attracted several major corporate sponsors ahead of Sunday’s event. Boeing, Starlink and Delta Air Lines are among the companies…
Trump supports Darline Graham in the Senate contest in South Carolina.
President Donald Trump is campaigning for Darline Graham in South Carolina on August 21, backing the Republican Senate candidate days before her August 25 runoff against Ralph Norman.Trump's rally in…
US to Impose Toughest Sanctions in History on Iran, Bessent Says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on August 20, 2026, that the United States plans to impose what he called the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran.The announcement came after…
The Fed’s monetary policy work may be complicated by Treasury’s increased buybacks.
The US Treasury has doubled the size of some long term bond buybacks to $4 billion per operation. The move targets Treasury securities with maturities of 10 to 30 years.The…
The new kingmakers: cryptocurrency, AI, and betting firms are driving record spending on the 2026 midterm elections.
Corporate spending is reaching record levels in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and online betting companies becoming major political donors. U.S. companies spent $517 million on…
Bolivian Lawmakers Criticize Economy Minister in a Setback for Paz
Bolivia's Congress voted on August 18 to censure Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza, creating a new challenge for President Rodrigo Paz's government as it pushes economic reforms.The government says the…
Trump Names Nine Judicial Nominees Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump has announced nine new judicial nominees for federal district court seats in six Republican led states, as Republicans face a narrowing window to confirm judges before the…
