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Bessent Settled Tax Issue That Had Put Him at Odds With I.R.S.
The Treasury Secretary had previously taken a position on his taxes that contradicted the views of the tax agency that he now oversees.
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Trump administration is examining whether a diesel export ban is feasible, Treasury Secretary says
Republican lawmakers have called for an export ban as high diesel prices hit farmers and truckers ahead of the November midterm elections.
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U.S. threatens to 'shut down' Iranian airlines as Houthis tighten pressure on oil route
The Treasury Secretary said that Washington was pressuring Iran "like never before"
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US treasury secretary hails government's buy back of bonds a success
On Tuesday, the 10-year treasury rate yield reached a 19-year high at 5.041%, even as investors wary Iran war fallout. Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary…
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LIVE: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies on Iran war, gas prices, inflation
LIVE: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies on Iran war, gas prices, inflation
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What to watch as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before Congress
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may face questions on rising energy prices, Federal Reserve policy, government debt and the Trump team's economic agenda.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says the U.S. can grow its way out of the debt crunch. What would it take?
The Treasury secretary makes the argument that strong economic expansion is the antidote to climbing out of the deep debt hole.
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Bessent bond plan details to be revealed as Treasury secretary warns FX traders he's 'the house now'
The department is expected to announce around 11 a.m. ET the size of a buyback operation it announced Aug. 19.
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The Heat on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Grows
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's plans to intervene in bond markets have drawn widespread criticism, including from a prominent former mentor.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."
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Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US Treasury Secretary warns
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
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Treasury Secretary to announce Iran sanctions as Tehran dismisses economic warfare threat
Bessent told CNBC that the sanctions will be the "toughest" in history.
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Woman who planned to kill Treasury Secretary Bessent gets six years in prison
Riley English of Massachusetts turned herself in after arriving at the Capitol with miniature molotov cocktails just before Scott Bessent's Senate confirmation.
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US woman sentenced to six years in prison over plot to kill treasury secretary
Riley English said she was in the grips of a mental health crisis and abusing drugs, and that she planned to kill Scott BessentA Massachusetts woman who told p…
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces New Escalation In Economic War Against Iran
'Economic Fury'
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Treasury Secretary thinks we'll find out Trump's nominee for Fed chair in "the next week or so."
Treasury Secretary thinks we'll find out Trump's nominee for Fed chair in "the next week or so."
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From potential Treasury Secretary to a $5 billion lawsuit: Trump and Jamie Dimon's on-again, off-again relationship
From potential Treasury Secretary to a $5 billion lawsuit: Trump and Jamie Dimon's on-again, off-again relationship
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Trump Weighs Making Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent His Top Economic Adviser If Kevin Hassett Becomes Fed Chair: Report
President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating appointing U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as his chief economic adviser if incumbent Kevin Hassett is…
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Trump and Xi will 'consummate' TikTok deal on Thursday, treasury secretary says
The United States and China are ready to move forward on a TikTok deal, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, Treasury Secretary confirms
The US Treasury has finalized a $20 billion financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country's central bank.
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Treasury Secretary Says Trump Accounts Could Pave Way to Privatizing Social Security
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments about the safety net program ventured onto the so-called third rail of American politics.
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Main Street investors hold on tight out of trust in President Trump, Treasury Secretary says
The former hedge fund CEO said individual investors, who have held their positions through the market turmoil, have faith in Trump's tariff policy.
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The Treasury Secretary Is Wrong About How Most Retirees See the Stock Market
We asked readers who were on the cusp of retirement whether they were watching the markets. About 400 replied.
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Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal is not on the table after Zelenskyy "chose to blow that up"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an economic deal with Ukraine is not currently on the table after a contentious Oval Office meeting.
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Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent. Here's what to know
Trump's promised tax cuts, and their potential consequences for the U.S. economy, took center stage at Bessent's confirmation hearing.