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Giving Elon Musk’s DOGE access to the Treasury payment system raises the risk of a U.S. debt default and global financial crisis, senator warns

The Treasury Department’s payment system has been likened to the government’s checkbook and makes $6 trillion in disbursements a year.

Fortune

Treasury Secretary Bessent Named Acting Director Of CFPB

Scott Bessent appointed as acting director of CFPB following Chopra's termination. Analysts speculate on potential shifts in agency's approach under new le...

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Progressives plan Musk-Treasury protest

Organizers are calling for a Tuesday night protest over Musk's attempt to seize control of the money supply

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Musk Takes Control Of US Treasury Payments Systems

Elon Musk's aides have taken control of the US Treasury Department's payments system -- which manages trillions of dollars of transactions each year -- sparking alarm among critics.

International Business Times

Sen. Warren Demands Explanation On Elon Musk's Access To Federal Systems

Senator Elizabeth Warren raises concerns about Elon Musk's access to federal payment systems and calls for transparency and accountability in addressing po...

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Chopra's CFPB exit comes as lawmakers mull changes to its structure - Roll Call

The departure of the CFPB director comes as congressional Republicans look at changes to the agency and Democrats defend it.

Roll Call

Elon Musk’s Doge team granted ‘full access’ to federal payment system

Trump’s treasury secretary gives the world’s richest person entry to one of the most sensitive US government databases

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Elon Musk's DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Data, Including Social Security and Medicare Payments

Elon Musk's department now has control over government-provided benefits, including Social Security, Medicare, SNAP, unemployment and more.

Latin Times

Bipartisan Senate duo wants to tax more companies out of Russia - Roll Call

Senate Finance Committee members will introduce legislation to stop companies from deducting or claiming credits on taxes paid to Russia.

Roll Call

Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary

Bessent is one of 13 billionaires tapped to join Trump's administration

Salon

Man Arrested At US Capitol For Weapons Charges

24-year-old man arrested at US Capitol for planning to harm top Republicans with weapons and homemade explosives.

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Man Arrested For Plotting Attack On Capitol Officials With Molotov Cocktails

Man arrested for attempting to bring Molotov cocktails to U.S. Capitol to harm officials. Ongoing security challenges highlighted.

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Man charged with bringing Molotov cocktails into Capitol intended to kill Johnson, Hegseth and Bessent, police say

The suspect was charged with unlawful receipt, possession and/or transfer of a firearm and carrying a firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive or incendiary device on the grounds of the Capitol

The Independent UK

Man arrested near US Capitol allegedly intended to kill prominent Republicans

Man found with knife and two molotov cocktails planned to kill Mike Johnson and Pete Hegseth, prosecutors say

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Suspect at Capitol with Molotov cocktails was targeting Trump’s Cabinet picks

A man arrested Monday at the Capitol with knives and Molotov cocktails said he was targeting Republican officials, court filings show.

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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent As Treasury Secretary

Scott Bessent confirmed as Treasury Secretary, focusing on tax cuts, deficit reduction, and tariffs for economic growth. Historic milestone as first openly...

International Business Times

Billionaire Financier Bessent Confirmed As Trump's Treasury Chief

Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent won Senate approval Monday to become US Treasury secretary, placing him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -- which is already triggering global jitters.

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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent As Treasury Secretary In Bipartisan Vote

Scott Bessent confirmed as Treasury Secretary, to play key role in fiscal policy.

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Senate Confirms Billionaire Scott Bessent As Treasury Secretary

Wall Street veteran Scott Bessent has defended the Republican president's tax cuts and tariff proposals.

The Conversation

Trump’s vision of a peace deal for Ukraine is limited to a ceasefire – and it’s not even clear if Kyiv or Moscow are going to play ball

We are now well beyond the 24 hours that Donald Trump had promised it would take him to secure an end to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. But Trump’s first week since his inauguration on January 20, 2025, has nonetheless been a busy one regarding Ukraine.

Roll Call

Bessent easily confirmed as Trump's Treasury secretary - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary despite criticism levied by Democrats for his handling of self-employment taxes.

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Senate To Vote On Treasury Secretary Confirmation

Senate prepares to confirm Scott Bessent for Treasury Department, focusing on extending tax cuts and the impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the ec...

International Business Times

Lawmakers Set To Confirm Scott Bessent For US Treasury Chief

The US Senate is widely expected to confirm billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary Monday, putting him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -- which is already sparking global jitters.

The Guardian - US

Tracking Trump cabinet confirmations – so far

Donald Trump’s picks for top posts in his administration have tested the loyalty of Senate Republicans

Roll Call

Senate GOP plows through Trump nominations as House GOP huddles at Trump club - Roll Call

The Senate keeps processing President Donald Trump’s nominees this week with the House GOP holds a strategy retreat.

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