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World December 11

Trump administration sanctions Maduro's 'narco-nephews' after Biden granted them clemency

Treasury sanctions Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's "narco-nephews" for drug trafficking, targeting Venezuela's alleged criminal network.

Scott Bessent December 10

Bessent blasts Democrat-led states for blocking Trump tax relief in OBBBA

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slams Democrat-led states for blocking Trump's tax relief legislation, calling it "political obstructionism."

White House December 8

Trump unleashes $12B farm rescue as China trade reset hits US growers

President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package to support U.S. farmers amid ongoing trade negotiations with China and tariff concerns.

Minnesota December 2

Comer targets Walz in new House investigation, citing nearly $1B in alleged Minnesota fraud

The House Oversight Committee under Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., has opened a probe into Minnesota’s handling of a massive COVID-relief program

Media November 25

Scott Bessent declares Zohran Mamdani is 'clearly' leader of the Democratic Party in CNBC interview

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent deemed New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani the leader of the Democratic Party during an interview on CNBC on Monday.

White House November 18

Bessent rules out Fed chair role, explains what lured Saudis' $1T investment deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed he’s not seeking the Federal Reserve chair role and praised President Trump after Saudi Arabia pledged nearly $1 trillion in U.S. investments.

Opinion November 5

When did MAGA become Make Argentina Great Again?

President Donald Trump's "Farmers First" policy falls short as $40 billion Argentina bailout hurts American farmers amid trade war fallout and rising farm bankruptcies.

Government Shutdown November 3

Trump administration cites widespread misuse of SNAP as funding lapses during shutdown

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said she made it clear to states that 'no illegal aliens can use SNAP, zero, zero, zero'

Media October 27

Scott Bessent rejects NBC host’s narrative that Trump is to blame for ongoing shutdown

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blamed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for prolonging the government shutdown, saying Democrats need to vote to reopen the government.

Politics October 14

Republican lawmakers demand Treasury probe CAIR over alleged Hamas ties and terrorism concerns

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., urged Treasury to probe CAIR’s alleged Hamas ties, warning its leadership and history raised national security concerns.

Opinion September 19

SEN RICK SCOTT, REP BYRON DONALDS: Trump and Bessent's IRS reform: Let’s end job-killing policies

Trump's IRS reform under Scott Bessent targets Revenue Ruling 2014-14 and other Biden policies that hurt Florida families and job creators.