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The US federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2026 reached $1.992 trillion, a 12% increase from the previous year. This figure represents approximately 6% of GDP and marks the 25th consecutive year of deficit. Total revenues were $5.403 trillion against spending of $7.396 trillion. The national debt now exceeds $40.3 trillion, with annual interest costs surpassing $1.1 trillion.
The U.S. federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2026 reached $1.992 trillion, a 12% increase from the previous year. This marks the 25th consecutive year of deficit, with the last surplus occurring in 2001. Record spending on Social Security, Medicare, and net interest exceeded $3.8 trillion combined, while revenue rose to $5.4 trillion. The deficit is the third-highest in U.S. history, trailing only the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.
Bank of America reported a 17% drop in third-quarter profit to $6.93 billion, driven by a $1.2 billion penalty for anti-money laundering failures. The fine, the third-largest in U.S. Treasury history, stems from the bank's failure to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions. Shares fell sharply, with analysts citing concerns over compliance costs and buyback sustainability.
Bank of America has agreed to pay a $1.21 billion fine to the U.S. Treasury for failing to detect and report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions. The penalty, the third-largest in Treasury history, stems from inadequate anti-money laundering controls and sanctions violations involving Russia and Iran. The bank recorded the cost as a non-tax-deductible charge in its third-quarter earnings, reducing net income by 17 cents per share and contributing to a 17% drop in quarterly profit.
The U.S. Treasury Department has levied a $1.2 billion fine on Bank of America for willful violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The penalty, the third-largest in Treasury history, stems from the bank's failure to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions linked to Chinese networks and the southwest border. Bank of America admitted to these violations and agreed to an additional $11.6 million settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed a $1.21 billion penalty on Bank of America for willful violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The bank admitted to failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions, including activity linked to Chinese networks and the southwest border. This is the third-largest fine in Treasury history and the largest civil penalty ever levied by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Bank of America has agreed to pay a $1.21 billion penalty to the U.S. Treasury Department for willful violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The settlement, the third-largest in Treasury history, follows findings that the bank failed to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions, including activity linked to Chinese money-laundering networks and the U.S.-Mexico border. The bank admitted to failing to maintain adequate compliance programs and will record a non-tax-deductible charge in its third-quarter earnings.
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed a $1.21 billion penalty on Bank of America for willful violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The bank admitted to failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions, including activity linked to Chinese money-laundering networks and the southwest border. This is the third-largest fine in Treasury history and the largest civil penalty ever levied by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed a $1.21 billion penalty on Bank of America for willful violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The bank admitted to failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions, including activity linked to Chinese money-laundering networks and the southwest border. This is the third-largest fine in Treasury history and the largest civil penalty ever levied by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has appointed Judy Shelton, a former Federal Reserve nominee, as a senior adviser focused on China. Shelton, a long-time advocate for the gold standard, will advise on currency policy and Chinese financial conditions. The role does not require Senate confirmation, bypassing the bipartisan opposition that blocked her previous Fed nomination in 2020.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has appointed Judy Shelton, whose 2019 Federal Reserve nomination was blocked by the Senate, as a counselor focused on currency policy and Chinese financial conditions. The move highlights ongoing staffing instability at the Treasury, where seven confirmed officials have departed since August, and follows the recent hiring of David Zervos. Shelton’s appointment bypasses Senate confirmation, allowing Bessent to add an adviser with controversial views on central banking and the gold standard without legislative approval.
President Donald Trump announced that 70 million children are now enrolled in the Trump Accounts program, with 60 million added via automatic enrollment starting October 1. The initiative includes a $1,000 seed contribution for children born between 2025 and 2028, funded partly by a $6.25 billion donation from Michael and Susan Dell. While the administration frames this as a historic step for the American Dream, critics note potential legal challenges and questions about the program's long-term financial impact.
The U.S. Treasury Department has completed the automatic enrollment of 70 million children under 18 into the Trump Accounts investment program, shifting from a voluntary opt-in system to mandatory enrollment. While the administration touts this as a way to give every child a stake in the stock market, critics argue the move lacks statutory authority and may force families with religious or ethical concerns to hold individual stocks they do not support. The Treasury Department has not responded to requests for comment regarding these concerns.
The Trump administration has completed the automatic enrollment of 70 million U.S. children under 18 into the Trump Accounts investment program. While the Treasury Department created 60 million new accounts on Oct. 1, parents must still manually claim them to access funds. The program includes a $1,000 federal seed contribution for children born between 2025 and 2028, alongside private donations from corporations and philanthropists. Critics warn that take-up rates may remain low despite the shift from voluntary opt-in to mandatory enrollment, while some Democrats have praised the initiative as a smart policy.
The bipartisan Common Cents Act has cleared both chambers of Congress and now awaits President Donald Trump's signature. The legislation formally ends penny production, mandates cash rounding to the nearest five cents, and directs the Treasury to study cheaper materials for nickels. While the penny ceased circulation in late 2025, the bill aims to secure these changes permanently and address the high cost of producing nickels, which currently costs taxpayers roughly 13 cents per coin.