Tag: Scott Bessent
Bessent hires new chief of staff, two sources say
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has chosen a new chief of staff, two sources familiar with the decision told…
Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Wyden presses U.S. Treasury secretary to release Epstein financial files
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, speaks to reporters following a weekly Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on…
Trump says he doesn’t think Argentina needs a bailout, but US will help
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump stopped short Tuesday of promising Argentina's President Javier Milei a financial bailout…
US will sanction more Brazilian officials if necessary, Treasury’s Bessent says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States will impose sanctions on other Brazilian officials "if necessary," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott…
Maddow Blog | Mortgage fraud allegations generate even more political headaches for Team Trump
As the White House intensified its campaign against Fed governor Lisa Cook in late August, a reporter asked…
In Congress, China hawks want scrutiny of Trump’s TikTok deal
Congressional China hawks said Monday that they’re planning to scrutinize President Donald Trump’s promised deal to keep TikTok…
U.S. and China have “framework” of TikTok deal as Trump teases agreement
Washington — U.S. and Chinese negotiators have agreed to the outlines of a deal to resolve the dispute…
US announces ‘framework’ TikTok deal with China
The United States announced Monday a "framework" deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok, as a…
US, China talks in Madrid on trade, TikTok carry over into second day
By David Lawder and Corina PonsMADRID (Reuters) -Delegations from the U.S. and China were set to continue their…
Bessent met with BlackRock’s Rieder as search for next Fed chair continues, source says
By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with BlackRock Inc executive Rick Rieder in New…
Top Trump economic officials almost come to blows at exclusive MAGA club, source says
Two of President Donald Trump’s top economic officials — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Director of the Federal…
ICE raids, Jerusalem attack, Powerball jackpot, Russia-Ukraine war, Tariffs
Hi readers! Just as fall turns over a new leaf, I’m returning from a beautiful season of maternity…