State and Treasury Departments announce designations and sanctions against individuals and entities supporting the terrorist group. The Departments of State and the Treasury announced that the Office of Foreign…
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State Department Announces Further Sanctions and Restrictions on Cuba
U.S. banks are prohibited from maintaining accounts for Cuban entrepreneurs. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published new Cuba Sanctions Regulations this week,…
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s VTB
The financial institution was assisting Iran in evading sanctions. The Departments of State and Treasury announced that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) placed sanctions on Russia’s VTB Bank…
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FinCEN Identifies $17 Billion in Healthcare Fraud
Secretary Bessent said, “Treasury will continue working alongside our law enforcement partners to disrupt fraud wherever it occurs, protect Americans, and safeguard the integrity of taxpayer-funded programs.” The…
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Treasury Sanctions Turkish Financial Institution Over Support for Iranian Regime
The department explained, “Operation Economic Outcast is severing the remaining economic lifelines that sustain the Iranian regime.” The Department of the Treasury announced that, as part of Operation Economic…
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U.S. Pledges Economic Isolation of Islamic Republic
The president indicated a shift away from military force while increasing economic pressures. President Donald Trump’s administration is increasing the economic pressure on Iran. Treasury Secretary Bessent spoke…
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First Lady and Treasury Secretary Announce Fostering the Future Accounts
Eligible newborns in foster care can participate in “Trump Accounts.” First Lady Melania Trump announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts this week alongside Treasury Secretary Scott…
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Justice Department Seeks to Remove U.S. Citizenship from Naturalized Criminals
The individuals allegedly engaged in acts including sexual abuse of a minor, wire and bank fraud, and distributing drugs wholesale without a license. The Department of Justice announced…
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EPA Highlights Mortgage Forbearance Extension for LA Wildfire Survivors
Wells Fargo is increasing the forbearance timeframe to assist survivors with efforts to rebuild. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that Wells Fargo has extended mortgage forebearance up…
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NHTSA Warns Public of Traffic Ticket Texting Scams
Federal agency says scammers are impersonating government authorities to obtain payments and personal information. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a warning to the public…
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