Washington, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Musk takes reins of US Treasury payments, sparking alarm

NAMPA / AFP

2025-02-04

Elon Musk and his aides have taken control of the US Treasury Department's payments system -- which manages trillions of dollars of transactions each year -- sparking alarm among critics. Musk, the world's richest person, is leading President Donald Trump's federal cost-cutting efforts under the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). "The only way to stop fraud and waste of taxpayer money is to follow the payment flows and pause su......

Restricted content

Business & Finance News

Ottawa, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Canada's Ontario backtracks on banning US firms from govt contracts

2025-02-04 02:00:10

Montreal, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - With boos and boycotts, Canadians voice displeasure with Trump

2025-02-04 00:30:24

Ottawa, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Trudeau says US tariffs on Canada paused 30 days

2025-02-04 00:30:20

Ottawa, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Trudeau says US tariffs on Canada paused 30 days

2025-02-04 00:00:37

New York, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Stock markets sink on Trump tariffs

2025-02-04 00:00:35

2025-02-04 00:00:31

New York, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - US stocks join global selloff on Trump tariffs

2025-02-03 23:30:42

Washington, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Trump orders launch of US sovereign wealth fund

2025-02-03 22:30:24

Washington, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Treasury chief to temporarily lead US consumer protection bureau

2025-02-03 21:30:50

Paris, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - French PM moves to force budget through divided parliament

2025-02-03 21:00:41

Washington, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Trump signs order on US sovereign wealth fund

2025-02-03 21:00:41

Latest NAMPA photos

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - Bucs Buccaneers' Kleopas Useb in action against KK Palace during the quarter-finals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - Bucs Buccaneers' Giovanni Engelbrecht in action against KK Palace during the quarter-finals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - Bucs Buccaneers' Giovanni Engelbrecht (left, in white) in action against KK Palace during the quarter-finals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - Bucs Buccaneers' Giovanni Engelbrecht (C) in action against KK Palace during the quarter-finals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 01 January 2025 - UNAM FC football players celebrating their win against Blue Waters during the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 01 January 2025 - UNAM FC football player celebrating their win against Blue Waters during the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 01 January 2025 - UNAM FC player lineup against Blue Waters during the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - UNAM FC football player (left) and Blue Waters player (right) while in action during the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA