US Dollar November 15, 2017 Treasury boss Mnuchin, wife raise eyebrows with big money photo op It started as a routine photo op: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and wife Louise Linton touring the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing Wednesday to view the first $1 bills bearing Mnuchin's signature.
US Dollar April 12, 2017 Trump says he won't label China a currency manipulator Backing away from a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump says his administration will not label China a currency manipulator in a report due this week, though he does feel the U.S. dollar "is getting too strong."
Federal Reserve January 12, 2017 In Bitcoin I trust The big online retailer Overstock.com now accepts payment in Bitcoin. That's good news for lovers of liberty because Bitcoins give us an alternative to government-controlled money.
US Dollar June 22, 2016 Republican congressman seeks to block move that would put Tubman on $20 bill A Republican congressman is trying to block the Treasury from redesigning U.S. currency, a move that could prevent the government from replacing Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill with abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
US Dollar April 30, 2016 Lost in the seat cushions, there's $100 million in spare change The quarter stuck to the blob of gum in the ashtray, the dime wedged between the driver’s seat cushions—these are the coins of Ronnie Shahar’s realm.
Middle East April 28, 2016 US may allow dollars to be used in Iran business deals The Obama administration may soon tell foreign governments and banks they can start using the dollar in some instances to facilitate business with Iran, officials told The Associated Press, describing an arcane tweak to U.S. financial rules that could prove significant for Tehran's sanctions-battered economy.
Federal Reserve December 20, 2015 New $100 bills start circulating Tuesday The new $100 bill, with an array of high-tech features designed to thwart counterfeiters, will get its coming out party on Tuesday, partial government shutdown or not.
Military Trials December 20, 2015 Fort Hood trial cost government about $5 million Records show the U.S. government spent nearly $5 million to court-martial and convict an Army psychiatrist in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage.
Federal Reserve December 20, 2015 US economy grew at 2.5 percent rate in spring The U.S. economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate from April through June, much faster than previously estimated. The steep revision was largely because U.S. companies exported more goods and imports declined.
POLITICS December 20, 2015 Travelers brace for delays as FAA imposes furloughs, lawmakers decry 'stunt' Travelers could be in for longer waits at the airport this week, after the Federal Aviation Administration imposed furloughs on air traffic controllers despite claims by some lawmakers that the agency could have complied with the sequester in other ways.
