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#fiscal-policy
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

You Can't Sit Here And LIE!' Trump Treasury Chief Screamed At By Dem During Senate Hearing

Sen. Michael Bennett criticized Secretary Scott Bessent for attributing the deficit to past administrations rather than acknowledging the impact of recent tax cuts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

You Can't Sit Here And LIE!' Trump Treasury Chief Screamed At By Dem During Senate Hearing

Sen. Michael Bennett criticized Secretary Scott Bessent for attributing the deficit to past administrations rather than acknowledging the impact of recent tax cuts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Scott Bessent Laughs At Elizabeth Warren's Elon Musk Crack

Bessent believes the Big Beautiful Bill will reduce the deficit over a decade, while Warren cites experts asserting it will increase national debt.
#economic-policy
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Trump expected to nominate Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent's nomination for Treasury secretary reflects Trump's commitment to deregulation and tariffs, crucial components of his economic strategy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
SF politics

House Republicans Loudly Groan When Democrat Asks Treasury Secretary Not to Interrupt Her Because I'm a Woman'

US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Trump expected to nominate Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent's nomination for Treasury secretary reflects Trump's commitment to deregulation and tariffs, crucial components of his economic strategy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
SF politics

House Republicans Loudly Groan When Democrat Asks Treasury Secretary Not to Interrupt Her Because I'm a Woman'

#elon-musk
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'WWE in the West Wing:' Elon Musk got into a screaming match with Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent and Elon Musk had a heated argument over IRS leadership, reflecting broader tensions in Trump's administration.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

It Was WWE': Elon Musk Reportedly Got into a Loud' Shouting Match With Trump's Treasury Secretary in the West Wing

US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'WWE in the West Wing:' Elon Musk got into a screaming match with Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent and Elon Musk had a heated argument over IRS leadership, reflecting broader tensions in Trump's administration.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

It Was WWE': Elon Musk Reportedly Got into a Loud' Shouting Match With Trump's Treasury Secretary in the West Wing

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Scott Bessent dismisses Jamie Dimon's debt concerns, saying none of his past predictions have been right

I've known Jamie a long time and for his entire career he's made predictions like this. Fortunately, none of them have come true. That's why he's a banker, a great banker. He tries to look around the corner.
Cryptocurrency
#tariffs
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Bessent Indirectly Confirms to CNBC China and the U.S. Still Not Talking Tariffs: Not Even a Negotiation About the Negotiation?'

Treasury Secretary Bessent suggests potential progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations amidst ongoing tariff concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Presses Trump Treasury Secretary on Trade War: We're Not Sure Where This Is Going'

The Trump administration's justification for tariffs has shifted multiple times, causing confusion in corporate America.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US politics

Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplays market plunge as he doubles down on tariffs: 'Going to hold the course'

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Bessent Indirectly Confirms to CNBC China and the U.S. Still Not Talking Tariffs: Not Even a Negotiation About the Negotiation?'

Treasury Secretary Bessent suggests potential progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations amidst ongoing tariff concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Presses Trump Treasury Secretary on Trade War: We're Not Sure Where This Is Going'

The Trump administration's justification for tariffs has shifted multiple times, causing confusion in corporate America.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US politics

Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplays market plunge as he doubles down on tariffs: 'Going to hold the course'

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Tries to Pass the Buck on China Tariffs: Up to Scott B.'

Trump announced an 80% tariff on China ahead of trade talks, putting pressure on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Scott Bessent once partied with Rep. Maxine Waters in the Bahamas: 'Better at the Electric Slide than I was'

"This is the first time we've met, is that correct?" she asked, attempting to make a point about Bessent not being responsive to the numerous requests she made to his office. "No ma'am, we actually met one New Year's Eve in the Bahamas," Bessent replied, drawing chuckles from the hearing room.
US politics
#trump-administration
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Bessent says US ready to sign Ukraine mineral deal 'this afternoon' despite late changes

US ready to finalize a mineral deal with Ukraine, pending their reconsideration of last-minute changes.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

White House will start interviewing candidates to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell this fall

The White House will interview candidates for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's position this fall, as his term ends in May 2026.
#economy
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasts the IMF's focus on wokery

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the IMF for prioritizing 'woke causes' over economic stability, claiming it's leading to 'mission creep' and neglecting macroeconomic issues.
World politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Scott Bessent's Imaginary Friends - emptywheel

In terms of escalation, unfortunately, the biggest offender in the global trading system is China, and they're the only country who's escalated.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Bernie Sanders Has to Ask Three Times If Trump's Billionaire Treasury Secretary Nominee Agrees The U.S. Is An Oligarchy

The U.S. faces unprecedented wealth and income inequality, contributing to oligarchic dynamics that threaten democracy.
Left-wing politics
Business
fromFortune
6 months ago

'Let the banks be banks'-Trump's U.S. Treasury nominee has $23 trillion bank sector champing at the bit

Scott Bessent's potential confirmation as Treasury Secretary may bring significant regulatory changes to the banking sector, influencing $24 trillion in U.S. bank assets.
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