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The breach ‘raises serious questions about the protocols for safeguarding sensitive federal government information,’ the lawmakers stated. Two top Republican lawmakers are seeking answers from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen after a recent disclosure that China’s state-sponsored hackers breached her department. “This breach of federal government information is extremely concerning,” wrote Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), ranking

‘Our hearts are with the people in New Orleans after the despicable attack that occurred in the early morning hours,’ President Joe Biden said on Thursday. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans on Jan. 6 to mourn with families and community members following the New Year’s Day attack

President-elect Donald Trump tapped Daniel Katz to be chief of staff at the Treasury. President-elect Donald Trump has announced several new nominees for his incoming administration, including ambassadors to two European countries and officials who will work alongside his November pick for Treasury secretary. Trump nominated billionaire Wall Street financier Scott Bessent as his Treasury

Media claims of a helpless Congress without a speaker are inaccurate, according to a former legislative analyst. News Analysis As potentially extended battles to elect new speakers of the House of Representatives become more frequent, a common fear is repeatedly expressed in the national news media that the chamber cannot act until the new speaker

Media claims of a helpless Congress without a speaker are inaccurate, according to a former legislative analyst. News Analysis As potentially extended battles to elect new speakers of the House of Representatives become more frequent, a common fear is repeatedly expressed in the national news media that the chamber cannot act until the new speaker