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SEN DAVE McCORMICK: Trump Accounts give all Americans a stake in prosperity
A $1,000 investment at birth plus $10 per week could grow to nearly $400,000 through tax-advantaged compounding.…
Trump will welcome farmers and ranchers to White House dinner to celebrate trade, tax wins
President Trump hosts farmers and ranchers at a Rose Garden dinner to spotlight trade wins, tax cuts and expanded market access for agriculture.…
Treasury Dept. moves to crack down on illegal immigrant labor, urging banks to report ‘red flags’
The Treasury Department is moving to crack down on illegal immigrant labor, urging banks to blow the whistle on accounts tied to payroll fraud schemes. A Treasury advisory obtained…
Iran Under Fire as Bessent Ratchets Up Financial Squeeze
When I interviewed Secretary Scott Bessent last Friday at the Reagan Library, he made a number of important points. Wartime points. That is why I have called...…
Oman resists US pressure to break ties with Iran over strait of Hormuz
Sultanate says talks with Tehran are limited to lawful management of waterway, but Washington has doubts about neutrality Oman is resisting US pressure to break its links with Iran…
Bessent flips script on Dem senator with reminder about his son's past ties to Epstein
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Sen. Ron Wyden about his son's emails with Jeffrey Epstein during a tense budget hearing exchange.…
Scott Bessent Unveils His Bold Vision To Revitalize American Manufacturing
'We measured abundance at the checkout counter rather than the factory gate'…
Majority who claimed new Trump tax breaks earn less than $100,000, Treasury says
The Treasury Department released a new analysis that found the majority of filers who claimed the new tax breaks enacted by Republicans last year earn less than $100,000. Republica…
Bessent testifies he told Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him
Bill Pulte, President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence, is being met with some skepticism on Capitol Hill.…
Bessent says US inflation jump will be ‘short-term blip’
Treasury secretary defends Donald Trump’s economic record amid mounting frustration over Iran war…
Sen. Wyden Stunned Into Silence As Bessent Brings Up His Son’s Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein
'Did your son and Epstein discuss poll dancing?'…
Bessent says he told Pulte ‘I was going to kick his a–‘
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he once told Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte, who President Trump recently tapped to serve as acting he…
Scott Bessent Backs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Finance Committee that the Trump administration is moving forward with a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and urged Congress to pass the B…
Bessent confronts Ron Wyden at hearing with accusations his son met with Jeffrey Epstein
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) in a tense scene Wednesday on Capitol Hill over documents that appeared to show the senator’s son met with disgrac…
Scott Bessent goes scorched earth against Sen. Ron Wyden over Epstein claims
“Senator Wyden has mendaciously slandered the Treasury building in an attempt to cover up his son having an investment meeting with Jeffrey Epstein to ask for funding," Bessent cha…
Bessent clarifies threat against Bill Pulte: He said he was going to ‘kick his a**’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed reporting of a highly publicized clash between himself and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte last year, although he said…
Bessent Lashes Out During Testy Hearing As He Refuses To Explain Trump’s IRS Immunity Deal
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., accused the treasury secretary of intentionally “dodging questions” about the president’s settlement.…
Bessent says he is performing IRS commissioner duties amid Trump tax settlement scrutiny
Democrats pressed the Treasury chief over whether other taxpayers affected by the leak that included Trump's tax returns would receive similar treatment.…
US Treasury Secretary Bessent meets with LLM labs in San Francisco
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with LLM leaders in San Francisco, underscoring the need for regulation amid AI's growing cyber role.…
Watch live: Bessent testifies before Senate on Treasury budget as affordability concerns rise
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will testify Wednesday morning before the Senate Finance Committee on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request for the department. The White Ho…
Trump's Self-Promotion Is Always Shameless and Sometimes Illegal
Donald Trump has a long history of naming things after himself. That can be legally problematic when it requires congressional approval.…
One Reason Trump Might Have Chosen His New Intelligence Chief
Bill Pulte has no national-security experience, but he does have one qualification that might appeal to the president.…
Bessent and the Hamilton Standard
Scott Bessent may well be the most consequential secretary of the Treasury since Alexander Hamilton not simply because of the policies he advances, but...…
Trump’s $250 Bill Is Nice. But Reconciliation 3.0 Should Come First.
Leave it to the legacy media to turn a commemorative currency proposal into a five-alarm constitutional crisis. By now, you’ve probably heard about the scene at last week’s White H…
Scott Bessent says it’s ‘fitting’ to put Trump’s face on $250 bill: ‘Great celebratory note’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cheered on plans to imprint President Trump's face on a $250 greenback, contending that his achievements make him worthy of such an honor.…
Foreign influence operations are fueling the anti-data center movement
The anti-data center movement has gained rapid traction across the United States. Often portrayed as a purely grassroots response to local concerns, a recent report from the Bitcoi…
THE ESSEX FILES: Operation Economic Fury: How the Treasury’s $1B Crypto Raid stops the Iran Thaw
The Biden-era "thaw" is officially over. Under Secretary Scott Bessent, the Treasury isn't just issuing sternly worded memos; it's raiding the regime's digital piggy bank.…
Bessent readies Trump $250 bill as one big hurdle stands between Treasury and making it reality
Treasury says it is preparing a $250 commemorative note with Trump's portrait if Congress passes legislation allowing living people on U.S. currency.…
Treasury SEC Bessent says US Government has seized $1B of Iran's crypto
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. Government has seized $1 billion of Iran's crypto: "Just outright grabbed the wallets. Some of them may be typing in r…
Trump will make only 'good' Iran deal that satisfies his 'redlines': White House official
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump will only make a "good" deal with Iran that satisfies his "redlines," a White House official said Friday,...…
Bessent says US has seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets
Bessent: ‘President Trump should be on’ $250 bill
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday endorsed a $250 bill to commemorate the U.S. semiquincentennial featuring President Trump. Larry Kudlow, a conservative contributor for …
Treasury Secretary Bessent Says US Has 'Grabbed' $1 Billion in Crypto From Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has "outright grabbed" roughly $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from Iran via seizures.…
US Treasury Secretary Bessent clarifies what ‘strong dollar’ actually means
Treasury Secretary Bessent defines 'strong dollar' as fundamentals-driven, rules out FX intervention, and signals continued support for stablecoins.…
US Treasury Secretary Bessent backs Fed’s decision to ditch forward guidance
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent endorsed the Fed's elimination of forward guidance, signaling more market volatility ahead for crypto and risk assets.…
US has seized nearly $1 billion in crypto from Iran, Bessent says
US Treasury seizes nearly $500M in Iranian crypto as Bessent touts ‘Operation Economic Fury’
Treasury Secretary Bessent announces nearly $500M in Iranian crypto seized under Operation Economic Fury, with Tether freezing $344M in USDT from Iranian wallets.…
US Treasury Secretary Bessent clarifies what ‘strong dollar’ actually means
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed the US strong dollar policy, ruling out currency intervention and signaling a fundamentals-driven approach.…
US Treasury Secretary Bessent supports Fed’s elimination of forward guidance
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backs eliminating the Fed's forward guidance, calling the Summary of Economic Projections an 'embarrassment' with a poor track record.…
Bessent reports seizure of $1B in Iranian crypto holdings
Treasury Secretary Bessent announced the seizure of roughly $1B in Iranian crypto holdings under Operation Economic Fury, with $500M in USDT confirmed frozen.…
Watch live: Bessent delivers warning on US manufacturing
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will deliver a speech at the Reagan National Economic Forum on Friday warning that decades of U.S. industrial policy have left the country strategi…
Bessent argues US was ’asleep’ on economic security, Trump policies waking it up
Scott Bessent confirms a $250 bill with Trump on it has a prepared design
Bessent said authorizing the new currency will be up to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, but “we've created the bill” because “we have to be prepared.”…
Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 1 AM ET: U.S. and Iran Have 'Makings of a Deal,' Bessent Says | Stocks ... - Morningstar
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Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 11 PM ET: U.S. and Iran Have 'Makings of a Deal,' Bessent Says | Stocks ... - Morningstar
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterates ‘no CBDC’ commitment under Trump admin
Scott Bessent mocks Gavin Newsom’s tax on Trump’s government weaponization fund with brutal five-word put-down
Newsom threatened to tax Bessent’s “ugly pink mansion” in response.…
Bessent rejects ‘doomer view’ of Iran war fallout — touts Trump Accounts and economic growth
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed Thursday that 6 million American children are enrolled in the about-to-launch “Trump Accounts” while brushing off what he called “short-t……
Bessent teases $250 bill with Trump's image, if Congress approves
During a White House press briefing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses how the Treasury is preparing for legislation that would allow Donald Trump's face to appear on the …
Legend: Bessent Humorously Decks the White House Media and Gavin Newsom
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is on leave because she just had a baby. So in her abse…
Bessent says IRS and FBI investigation into antifa has made 'substantial progress'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Thursday that a joint IRS-FBI investigation into the funding networks behind antifa has made “substantial progress.”…
Legacy Media Loses It Over Trump Pic on Currency for America 250, Bessent Calmly Clarifies It
Treasury prepares $250 bill with Trump's face, pending Congress approval amid media backlash.…
Oman pledged not to toll Strait of Hormuz following Trump’s threat to ‘blow them up’: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed Thursday that Oman won’t be going along with Iran’s scheme to toll the Strait of Hormuz — after a chilling threat from President Trump.…
It Was Scott Bessent's Turn Behind the Press Podium and Oh, My
Scott Bessent leads a White House briefing on Iran, Antifa funding, and Trump administration updates.…
Bessent fields 2028 question in light of taking over White House briefing
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday dismissed a question about his presidential ambitions during a White House press briefing. While filing in for press secretary Karolin…
Bessent blasts Washington Post reporting on Trump appearing on $250 bank note
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was the latest host of the White House press briefing, where on Thursday he took aim at reporting from The Washington Post about a planned commemor…
Bessent says no sanctions relief for Iran until enriched uranium is handed over
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the United States would not lift sanctions on Iran until the country hands over all of its enriched uranium and commits to no…
Bessent slams Newsom’s 100% tax on anti-weaponization fund: ‘No cure for stupid’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rebuffed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) threat to tax the nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” with a simple response during a Thursday aftern…
Bessent sidesteps questions on tentative US, Iran deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sidestepped a number of questions on the reported memorandum of understanding reached between U.S. and Iranian negotiators during his turn taking o…
Watch: Bessent addresses $250 bill with Trump's face on it
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Thursday that legislation was making its way through Congress to potentially clear the way for President Trump's face to appear o…