Treasury Department
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Trump Administration Alters Terms for Millions of Federal Student Loan Borrowers
The Trump administration has extended an interest rate discount deadline and launched a digital portal for defaulted federal student loan borrowers.
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Treasury Begins Distributing $500 Obamacare Refund Checks Across 30 States
The Treasury Department has begun issuing one-time $500 refund payments to nearly one million Affordable Care Act enrollees across 30 states.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Faces Scrutiny After Hosting Jake Paul
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces public and financial-sector backlash after hosting influencer Jake Paul at the Treasury Department without a stated agenda.
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Bessent Defends Escalation Strategy Amid Iran Oil Shift
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms a dual-track strategy of military pressure on Iran and the release of stranded oil to stabilize global energy prices.
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Nicki Minaj Backs Trump Accounts, Declares Herself ‘Number One Fan’ Amid Backlash
Rap superstar Nicki Minaj publicly declared herself President Donald Trump’s “number one fan” at a Treasury Department event, championing the administration’s new “Trump Accounts” initiative and doubling down on her support amidst public scrutiny.
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How Trump’s Federal Hiring Freeze Could Impact Your Taxes and the IRS
President Donald Trump launched his second term with a bold series of executive orders, including a federal hiring freeze that could significantly impact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as the 2025 tax season approaches. While the freeze excludes military, national…
