Treasury Department

Maya Angelou Becomes First Black Woman to be Featured on a U.S. Quarter

The activist is the first to her coin unveiled as part of a series honoring women in American history.
01/11/2022

Obama Announces Sanctions on Russian Officials

The U.S. Treasury freezes Russian officials' assets.
03/17/2014
The Sky May Actually Fall

Everything You Need to Know About the Debt Ceiling Crisis – Again

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Breaking Down the Shutdown

What's Changing, What's Not, in a Shutdown

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Beyoncé Jay-Z Havana Cuba

Jay-Z and Beyoncé Inspire Congressional Legislation

The bill uses the couple's Cuban trip to limit travel there.
07/11/2013
Jay-Z, Kanye West, Michael Jackson, Pharrell Williams

Did Jay-Z Go Too Far With His Obama Rap on Cuba?

Hov implicates the president in "Open Letter" track.
04/11/2013

Obama Expected to Tap White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew to Head Treasury

Lew will face key economic deadlines early on.
01/09/2013