Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent warns China has been "kicking" the U.S. on rare earth minerals and AI IP theft, comparing the rivalry to an underwater water polo match.

The Treasury Department cut 84 entries from its sanctions lists as part of a broader review targeting outdated designations and easing compliance burdens.

Scott Bessent says Treasury has found the ayatollah's "money man" and is tracking over $100 million in properties linked to Iran's supreme leader.

A new Treasury fraud verification system screened 885 million transactions worth $2.77 trillion, catching over 4,900 improper payments to deceased recipients.

Bessent announced the U.S. Mint will strike a new Trump $1 gold coin for America’s 250th anniversary, drawing both praise and backlash online.

Scott Bessent warns gasoline retailers the Trump administration is watching pump prices and expects them to pass crude oil savings to consumers.

Bessent says supply chain resilience, fair trade and dollar dominance are key to Trump administration's economic statecraft approach to global competition.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. has seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as Operation Economic Fury pushes Iran's economy toward collapse.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is slowly but surely turning off Iran’s monetary and economic spigots.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. maximum economic pressure campaign on Iran has sent the regime into "crisis," with nearly $500 million in crypto assets seized.

The Treasury froze $344M in Iran-linked crypto, escalating pressure as officials warn Tehran could lose $170M daily with oil exports nearing disruption.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Sen. Chris Coons clash over claims that Iran gained $14 billion from temporary U.S. sanctions relief on oil.

Scott Bessent warns gas stations that raised prices amid oil supply fears, saying Treasury will watch to ensure prices drop as conditions improve.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says whistleblowers can earn up to 30% of recovered funds as the U.S. targets hundreds of billions in COVID relief fraud.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. won't intervene in oil futures markets, focusing on physical crude supply to offset Iran conflict disruptions.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran fights on military and economic fronts as the U.S. launches its biggest bombing campaign against Iranian missile launchers and factories.

Banks are worried about operational burdens as the Trump administration discusses requiring new documentation like passports from customers to verify citizenship status for accounts.

Republican Sens. Tim Sheehy, Steve Daines and John Barrasso urged Treasury to ensure Lukoil’s foreign assets are permanently divested from Russia.

Right now we have a market which is backed by very strong fundamentals.

Americans will receive tax refund checks even if there is a partial government shutdown, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano says as D.C. faces funding showdown.