Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent completes Fed chair interviews, narrowing candidates to a shortlist for President Donald Trump's review. The decision is expected by Christmas.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, but that isn't stopping Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from moving ahead with finding his replacement.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns of a "perfect storm" brewing with Biden-era inflation and tariff solutions, as the Trump administration considers sending checks to Americans.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts 2026 will be a blockbuster year for the U.S. economy, driven by new manufacturing investments and job growth nationwide.

A historic end to U.S. penny production as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent strikes the final coin Wednesday. Rising costs make each penny cost about 4 cents to produce.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns government shutdown could slash economic growth by half this quarter, calling impact worse each day the impasse continues.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlights South Carolina's rare earth facility as economic win, creating jobs and cutting costs under President Donald Trump.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence after a Supreme Court hearing on President Donald Trump's tariff powers, calling arguments "very optimistic" for trade policy.

Supreme Court to hear pivotal case this week that could reshape Trump's trade agenda as Treasury Secretary Bessent expresses optimism about tariff authority challenge.

Rep. Jamie Raskin demands transparency from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the Trump administration's $40 billion Argentina deal.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues his beef with Democrat lawmakers as the government shutdown standoff on Capitol Hill continues into its 31st day.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls Senate Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar "failures" in heated feud over the government shutdown.

China is slated to buy millions of metric tons of U.S. soybeans, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says after President Trump's meeting with Chinese president.

Treasury Secretary Bessent reveals Trump-Xi meeting could bring $2 trillion in U.S. investment after productive discussions on trade and cooperation agreements.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over Trump's $20 billion Argentina currency swap, pointing to U.S. farmers facing trade war impacts.

The Trump administration's Treasury secretary is expecting "substantial real income increases" in the first quarter of 2026, as Scott Bessent claims an affordability crisis is now "under control."

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are clashing over financial aid for Argentina during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

Trump administration officials work to stabilize U.S.-China relations after trade war threats, with President Donald Trump prepared to meet Xi Jinping.

While the U.S. is "pushing for peace" on trade deals, China "is financing war," according to Treasury Secretary Bessent, who asserts that discussions are underway with Beijing.

The list of candidates being interviewed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has narrowed to five candidates.