The Latest Breaking News from the Treasury Department

Without a drastic reimagining of our systems, we face a poverty crisis

On March 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve alongside a stockpile of other cryptocurrencies—including Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano—both managed by the Treasury Department. This move represents a significant shift in the United States' approach to digital currencies, as the…

An expected 10% revenue decline is due to changes in taxpayer behavior and President Donald Trump's cuts to the IRS, according to The Washington Post.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing people’s private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management

The 25-year-old DOGE staffer was also "mistakenly" given read-and-write access to Treasury systems during his time at the department.

A top Democrat has urged the Treasury Department to not push through with President Donald Trump's plans to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, saying it's just a new "scheme" for the president and his associates to benefit from.

Judge extends ban on Elon Musk's DOGE team accessing Treasury data due to cybersecurity concerns. Ruling emphasizes critical need for safeguarding data.

Federal judges in Virginia and New York issue split rulings on DOGE's access to Treasury data, with restrictions remaining in place.

Federal judge extends block on DOGE representatives' access to Treasury data pending compliance with training and vetting requirements.

The Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General says it's launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government’s payment system

A 25-year-old DOGE staffer, who resigned after being linked to racist social media posts, was briefly given edit access to the Treasury Department’s payment system.