Treasury secretary tells Dem senators to stop sending him 'incoherent letters,' Argentina aid profiting US
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls Senate Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar "failures" in heated feud over the government shutdown.
Trump secures China agreement to buy millions of tons of US soybeans, Bessent says after Xi meeting
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 says Trump, Xi discussed ‘bigger picture ideas’ in historic South Korea meeting
Treasury Secretary Bessent reveals Trump-Xi meeting could bring $2 trillion in U.S. investment after productive discussions on trade and cooperation agreements.
Democrats revolt over Trump admin's $20B aid plan, citing US farm crisis
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.
Treasury Secretary Bessent expects consumer prices to drop starting next month amid economic recovery
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."
Bessent fires back at Warren’s $20B Argentina deal critique, invokes infamous fascist leader
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are clashing over financial aid for Argentina during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
Trump admin slams China’s 'global power grab' on rare earths, threatens triple-digit tariffs
Trump administration officials work to stabilize U.S.-China relations after trade war threats, with President Donald Trump prepared to meet Xi Jinping.
Treasury Secretary Bessent accuses China of 'financing war' as US-China trade tensions escalate
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.
Trump's shortlist to replace Powell is starting to take shape
The list of candidates being interviewed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has narrowed to five candidates.
Kelly Loeffler: Mamdani’s socialist plans threaten NYC’s business core
Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler says New York City's small businesses fear socialist policies that could accelerate population and job losses in America's largest city.
Treasury’s Bessent warns NYC: No bailout under Mamdani – ‘drop dead’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the federal government will not bail out New York City if Zohran Mamdani's socialist economic plans as mayor fail.
Treasury and GSA launch SAVE program to reward employees up to $10K for saving taxpayer dollars
Trump administration unveils new SAVE initiative allowing federal workers to earn rewards for suggesting ways to reduce wasteful government contract spending.
A big change is coming for Social Security recipients at the end of September
The Social Security Administration will stop sending paper checks by Sept. 30, transitioning beneficiaries to electronic payments following Trump's March executive order.
Bessent warns 'all options are on the table' for Russia sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says all options are on the table for Russia sanctions after Moscow's bombings of Ukraine despite recent talks.
Trump warns US will become 'Third World Nation' if federal courts strike down his tariffs
Trump claims tariffs generated $15 trillion in U.S. investment after federal appeals court ruled his sweeping trade tariffs unlawful under federal law.
Bessent vets potential Powell successors; Trump's shortlist is starting to take shape
President Donald Trump has decided against firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for the time being, but the lineup of possible replacements is becoming increasingly clear.
Bessent says Trump exploring stakes in 'other industries' after Intel deal, rules out Nvidia
Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Trump administration is exploring equity stakes in critical industries following an Intel deal worth $11 billion.
Bessent says tariff revenue could help pay down the nation's $37.2T debt
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that tariff revenue is likely to exceed $300 billion this year, adds that the funds could help pay down the nation's debt.
Bessent outlines the qualities he's looking for as he vets Trump's Fed shortlist
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shares what characteristics he is looking for as he interviews candidates to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushes back on claims he’s pressuring the Fed to slash rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarifies he's not directing the Fed after suggesting neutral interest rates should be 150 basis points below current levels.
















