Bessent moved to base after Iran's threats

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been relocated to an undisclosed military base following threats from Iran. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Ed O'Keefe have more.

• Nov 11

Treasury sanctions North Koreans, Russians over IT worker scheme

The Treasury Department is targeting a North Korean operation churning out stolen identities, fake résumés and fake IT employees who are infiltrating legitimate U.S. businesses.

• Oct 28

Enrollment in Trump Accounts tops 70 million

The Trump administration is touting 70 million children enrolled in long-term investment accounts dubbed Trump Accounts. David Zervos, counselor to the Treasury secretary, joins "The Takeout" to discuss how the program works and more.

• Oct 8

10/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Donor accuses Kimberly Guilfoyle of $100,000 "quid pro quo"; USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after 10-month deployment.

• Oct 8

Treasury to auto-enroll up to 60 million children in Trump Accounts

Parents will no longer have to sign up for a Trump Account to get one for their child, with auto-enrollment beginning Oct. 1.

• Sep 30

Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.

Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.

• Sep 9

Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs

The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.

• Sep 1

Treasury official on G20 summit

Chris Pilkerton, assistant secretary for investment security at the U.S. Treasury Department, is at the G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina, and joins CBS News with more on what to expect.

• Sep 1

Will U.S.-Venezuela oil deal actually lower gas prices?

President Trump says a new oil reserve agreement with Venezuela will "substantially lower gas prices," but experts say it could be years before the operation is up and running. Chris Pilkerton, assistant secretary for investment security at the U.S. Treasury, joins to discuss the deal.

• Aug 31

What has Iran war done to U.S. after 6 months?

Friday marks six months since the start of the Iran war. When it began, President Trump said it would last six weeks. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with analysis.

• Aug 28

National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years

Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.

• Aug 21

U.S. national debt hits record $40 trillion

America's national debt has climbed to $40 trillion after years of borrowing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Trump administration's response.

• Aug 20

Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs

The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.

• Aug 20

Dow closes down over 1,000 points

Amid energy price spikes caused by the Iran war and persistently high inflation, the Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady for the fifth straight time. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

• Jul 29

U.S. targets California-born leader of notorious Jalisco cartel

Juan Carlos Gonzalez, also known as "Pelon," is the stepson of "El Mencho" — real name Nemesio Oseguera — who was injured and later died in a military sweep.

• Jul 24

U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump's face on it

It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.

• Jul 15

Timeline of latest U.S. strikes on Iran

U.S. Central Command said it launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.

• Jul 7

Bessent talks Trump Accounts' July 4 debut

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O'Grady about inflation, gas prices and Trump Accounts, which are now available.

• Jul 4

Bessent talks Trump accounts, inflation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O'Grady about Trump accounts, which officially launch on Saturday, as well as when gas prices could lower to pre-Iran war levels and wage growth for Americans.

• Jul 3

U.S. announces new bank alert targeting powerful drug cartel

Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.

• Jun 30

Treasury Department plans to use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover

The Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran's regime, a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking told CBS News.

• Jun 6

Trump, DOJ settle $10 billion lawsuit

President Trump and the Justice Department reached a settlement Monday in his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over his leaked tax returns. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.

• May 18

U.S. sanctions alleged "gatekeeper" of cartel human smuggling routes

The Cartel del Noreste has been accused of trafficking weapons, drugs and people, and is characterized by its violent practices and extortion.

• Apr 15

Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says

The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.

• Mar 26

U.S. sees rounding problem as pennies dwindle

Months after the U.S. minted its last penny, Americans are experiencing a shortage of the one-cent coin. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the details on how some states are working on legislation to address the rounding issue in cash purchases.

• Mar 12

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