Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel
U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent plans to say at his confirmation hearing that President-elect Donald Trump has an ...
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Treasury Nominee Bessent Defends Trump Policies in Testimony; Promises to Press China to Resume Ag Purchases in Phase 1 Agreement
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent outlined a three-pronged approach to tariffs during his Senate testimony this week, ...
Confirmation hearings day 3 highlights: Doug Burgum, Scott Bessent and other Cabinet picks face Senate questions
In a new memo obtained by NBC News, Senate Finance Democratic tax staff found that Scott Bessent avoided over $950,000 of ...
Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin’s forces locked onto French plane as North Korea troops may ‘be dead by April’
France has accused Russia of “intimidation” after its air defenses locked onto a French patrol plane over the Baltic Sea. The ...
Scott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders
Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.
5 things the nominee for Treasury Secretary signaled about what markets can expect in a 2nd Trump term
Bessent said he believed Trump's presidency would help "unleash a new economic golden age," which could include more jobs and ...
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A Minefield in Russia’s Energy Sector: Biden’s Final Sanctions Act May be Game-Changing
Days before President Biden leaves the White House, the U.S. government has delivered a major blow against Russia. On January 10, 2025, the ...
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Oil Headed for Weekly Gains on Supply Disruption Fears -- Market Talk ...