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5 entries, 29 Jul 2026 to 24 Aug 2026

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      Bessent announces new CFIUS website modernizing information and navigation for investment review process

      “CFIUS plays a critical role in protecting U.S. national security while ensuring the United States remains the world’s most attractive destination for investment. With this new website, the Trump Administration is significantly upgrading CFIUS’ customer service, making it easier https://t.co/qqbPOQe73v”

      29 Jul 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent says Friday's coordinated foreign exchange actions countered disorderly yen movements

      “The Trump Administration delivers for America's trusted partners. Economic security is national security. And the U.S.-Japan alliance is built on both. Friday's coordinated foreign exchange actions countered disorderly yen movements. Treasury remains attentive and in close”

      2 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent discusses banking leaders' role in economic and national security in Arizona

      “Last week in Arizona, I joined @USComptroller and local banking leaders to discuss the critical role they play on the frontlines of furthering our economic and national security. We highlighted recent guidance issued to supervised financial institutions that supports the https://t.co/jb4w5HTIRX”

      10 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent reports suspected human smuggling Bank Secrecy Act reports fell 62 percent in 2025

      “New @FinCENnews analysis underscores that stronger border security is putting criminal smuggling networks on the defensive. Suspected human smuggling-related Bank Secrecy Act reports fell 62% in 2025, alongside the sharp decline in illegal southwest border crossings. The Trump”

      13 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent reports Iranian rial crashed through 2 million to the dollar as central bank cites revenue collapse

      “Iran’s currency keeps plummeting: today, crashing through the exchange rate of 2 million rials to the U.S. dollar. Over the weekend, Iran's Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said that the simultaneous drop in Iran’s oil revenues, tax income, and social security https://t.co/ZjOczci1Xi”

      24 Aug 2026 · X · source

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