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DOGE Treasury Data Block Wrongfully Limits Bessent, DOJ Says
By Erik LarsonA judge’s order blocking DOGE wrongfully prevents Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from doing his job, Trump DOJ says.
February 10, 2025
DOGE's Next Target: Social SecurityMusk and DOGE "are attempting to radically downsize" the Social Security Administration, an advocacy group says.
February 10, 2025
Trump Tax Cuts’ Cost Estimated at $5T to $11TSome of the president's proposals affect Social Security, overtime pay, tips and SALT deductions.
February 10, 2025
TD Bank Sells Schwab Stake, Expects to Raise $14BToronto-Dominion will sell 184.7 million shares of Schwab’s common stock, representing 10.1% economic ownership.
February 07, 2025
Musk’s DOGE Descends on CFPB With Eyes on Shutting It DownThe 2010 Dodd-Frank Act created the CFPB and gave its director wide latitude to shape the agency.
February 07, 2025
12 States to Sue Over DOGE Access to Payment System"This level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable," the 12 attorneys general said.
February 07, 2025
FINRA Suspends Rep Over Excessive Trades in Senior Client's AccountJustin Deiter violated Regulation Best Interest, FINRA says.
February 07, 2025
Trump Takes Aim at Private Equity’s Favorite Tax Perk AgainThis could reduce the deficit by $13 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office.