Alan Rappeport
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How the Treasury Department Is Cracking Down on Russian Sanction Evasion
New sanctions target a Russian bank and cryptocurrency mining company.
On Tax Day, Treasury Makes a Plea For More IRS Funding
The Biden administration continues to push for $80 billion in new funding for the tax collection agency.
On Tax Day, Treasury makes a plea for more I.R.S. funding
The Biden administration continues to push for $80 billion in new funding for the tax collection agency.
What Will Happen if Russia Defaults on Its Debt?
The ultimate arbiter of a sovereign default is an open question but markets may have the final word.
Moody’s Warns That Russia’s Bond Payments in Rubles Could Lead to Default
The failure to fulfill its foreign debt obligation would be the first in more than a century for Russia, dealing with sanctions after its invasion...
Janet Yellen Calls on China to Push Russia to End Ukraine War
The Treasury secretary told the Atlantic Council on Wednesday that the U.S. would press ahead with sanctions.
Treasury Aims for Economic Pain on Russia, but Critics Question Effectiveness
The Treasury Department’s deputy secretary, Wally Adeyemo, has been leading the effort to crack down on evasion and to coordinate with Europe.
Yellen Says Aim Is ‘Maximum Pain’ for Russia Without Hurting US
The Treasury secretary, testifying before a House committee, said the U.S. would continue finding ways to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Yellen to Warn of Economic Repercussions From Ukraine Invasion
The Treasury secretary plans to highlight risks of rising food and energy prices at a congressional hearing on Wednesday.