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US to expand control of land sales to foreigners near military sites

New Treasury Department rulemaking would expand a little-known committee's jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites.

10 months ago

The Treasury Building is viewed in Washington, May 4, 2021. The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a group of individuals, firms and vessels connected to an oil smuggling outfit said to benefit the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Treasury sanctions Iran-backed militia members attacking US forces

Six people affiliated with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kataeb Hezbollah were sanctioned.

By Fatima Hussein and Tara Copp, AP

18 months ago

New US sanctions aimed at choking off Russia access to battle gear

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said Thursday’s actions represent another step in our efforts to constrain Russia’s military capabilities.

By Fatima Hussein

22 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky at G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia

The Ukrainian leader is in Japan to talk with world leaders as they tighten sanctions to punish Moscow over its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.

24 months ago

‘Devastating’ debt default threatens troop pay, defense programs

If Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling, payments to troops, veterans and defense contractors could cease as soon as June.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

24 months ago

US ambassador accuses South Africa of providing Russia weapons, ammo

Ambassador Reuben Brigety said military equipment was loaded onto a Russian cargo ship that docked secretly at a naval base near Cape Town.

24 months ago