Bessent says fraud drains up to 10% of US budget each year
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says 5–10% of the federal budget is lost yearly to waste and fraud, citing GAO data, as the Trump administration eyes…
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Beijing confirms Xi-Trump talks
Trump will personally welcome Xi at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday.
ABAP praying Marcial emerges scot-free
ABAP hopes Eumir Marcial stays healthy for his September pro bout as the Philippines targets its first Asian Games boxing gold in decades.
U.S. removes Syria from terror sponsor list
Treasury said the changes fulfill President Donald Trump’s pledge to ease sanctions on Syria.
Group slams Bonoan’s use as state witness
Group slams Bonoan’s use as state witness
U.S. extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil
The US has issued a one-month waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil at sea, aiming to ease global energy prices amid Middle East tensions, while raising…
US currency to bear Trump's signature, Treasury says
US currency will soon feature Donald Trump's signature, marking a historic first for a sitting president. Announced by the Treasury Department, this change…
McIlroy sizzles early in Dubai
‘It was good. I got off to a great start, played a very good first nine.’
DoJ to withdraw motion vs De Lima acquittal
The motion for reconsideration had been filed after a Muntinlupa court issued an amended decision upholding the acquittal of De Lima, who is now a partylist…
DOJ to withdraw motion vs. De Lima acquittal
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that the DOJ will withdraw its motion seeking to reverse the acquittal of former senator Leila De Lima,…
U.S. tariffs to begin Aug. 1 without deals, Bessent says
U.S. tariffs will take effect on 1 August if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union do not strike deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott…
U.S. judge bars DOGE from Treasury data
A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked access to Treasury Department data for members of Elon Musk’s government efficiency program, citing security risks. The…
Man arrested over plot to kill U.S. treasury secretary
Ryan English, from Massachusetts, was armed with a folding knife and two Molotov cocktails
Alex bows to Scot
Alex bows to Scot