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Politics · United StatesUS Treasury Secretary Bessent and Fed Chair Warsh Address G20
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh spoke at a G20 finance ministers' meeting. Warsh declared the global economy is in an investment surge phase, moving past secular stagnation. Bessent outlined plans for increased sanctions on Iran and proposed reduced regulations for small banks.
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Politics · United StatesSenate report: Banks knew of Epstein transactions for years before reporting
A Senate Finance Committee report, led by Sen. Ron Wyden, found that more than a dozen bankers at three major banks were aware of suspicious transactions by Jeffrey Epstein as early as 2002 but failed to report them until after his arrest. The banks deny wrongdoing or express regret.
United States4 min readTrust 52 · Craft 54 · Hype 25![The US Department of Justice released millions of pages related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in January [File: Jon Elswick/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ap_6a71f9c1bd757-1785854401.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · United StatesSenate report accuses banks of enabling Epstein’s alleged trafficking
A US Senate report by Democrat Ron Wyden alleges three major banks ignored evidence of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking and money laundering, potentially violating federal laws. The report, released ahead of midterm elections, calls for further investigations into bank executives and Epstein associates.
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Business & Economy · United StatesSenator Wyden accuses three banks of ignoring Epstein trafficking red flags
A US Senate report led by Senator Ron Wyden alleges three major banks ignored evidence of sex trafficking and money laundering linked to Jeffrey Epstein and Leon Black. The banks deny wrongdoing, while Wyden calls for federal investigations and stricter banking regulations.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump sued Capital One after bank closed accounts over money-laundering fears
Capital One closed bank accounts held by Donald Trump in 2021 after flagging financial activity linked to money-laundering risks, the bank disclosed in a court filing. Trump’s holding company sued, alleging political motives, but Capital One denied the claim.
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