Scott Bessent - Page 2

June 4, 2026

Bessent spars with Dem in fiery Trump tax showdown until claim crosses the line: ‘Slanderous’

Treasury Secretary Bessent accused Rep. Sánchez of seeking social media clips during a heated exchange over Trump family tax audit immunity deal.

June 3, 2026

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.

June 3, 2026

Bessent sets record straight on Trump team dinner clash that nearly turned into a throwdown: ‘Kick his a--’

Treasury Secretary Bessent downplayed his reported feud with Bill Pulte, saying he called to congratulate him on his new role leading intelligence.

May 30, 2026

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.

May 29, 2026

CodePink's Medea Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip

CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin confirmed a Treasury Department OFAC inquiry into the organization's Cuba trip, calling it an intimidation tactic.

May 20, 2026

Trump admin accuses Hamas of backing Gaza flotilla, sanctions activist and Muslim Brotherhood networks

The Trump administration accuses Hamas of backing a Gaza flotilla and sanctions several organizers tied to the effort and related activist networks.

May 14, 2026

Bessent credits Dem senator with putting 'country before political ideology' in Fed chair confirmation vote

Kevin Warsh Federal Reserve chair nomination confirmed in a 54-45 Senate vote, with Sen. John Fetterman as the only Democrat to cross party lines and vote for confirmation.

May 4, 2026

Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Americans about AI-driven bank account hacks as threats rapidly evolve

Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Americans about AI-driven bank account hacks as powerful new AI models expose vulnerabilities in financial systems.

May 3, 2026

Trump’s Iran crackdown ‘suffocating’ regime as oil wells could shut within days, Bessent says

Scott Bessent says the U.S. is "suffocating" Iran's regime through frozen assets, a naval blockade and escalating economic pressure on the IRGC.

April 30, 2026

Bessent hosts financial literacy fair, touts education as key to American dream

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent closed out Financial Literacy Month by hosting a fair for over 50 D.C. students with games, booths and vault tours.