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Bessent easily confirmed as Trump's Treasury secretary - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary despite criticism levied by Democrats for his handling of self-employment taxes.

Roll Call

Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director

Ratcliffe is a native of Heath, Texas, where he served as mayor from 2004 to 2012.

The Texas Tribune

Scott Bessent Challenges Sen. Wyden On Clean Energy Race

Discussion between Bessent and Sen. Wyden on U.S.-China energy competition and policy priorities.

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Finance Democrats seek assurances from Bessent on taxes ahead of vote - Roll Call

Senate Finance Democrats want Scott Bessent to submit to an IRS audit and release his tax filings ahead of panel vote Tuesday.

Roll Call

Trump vows to save TikTok as two GOP senators dig in on ban - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump promised to extend the deadline on the law that temporarily shut down the social media app over the weekend.

Roll Call

Trump Treasury Nominee Claims Foreign Companies Will Pay the Most for Increased Tariffs. An Independent Report Found Otherwise

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden dismissed treasury nominee Scott Bessent's claim, calling it "bologna" and reiterating his belief that workers and small businesses would actually pay the most.

Latin Times

Scott Bessent Challenges Sen. Wyden On Clean Energy Race

Discussion between Bessent and Sen. Wyden on U.S. and China's energy strategies and policies.

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Bessent warns of 'devastating' consequences if tax cuts lapse - Roll Call

Taxes and tariffs took center stage Thursday at a hearing for President-elect Donald Trump’s intended Treasury secretary nominee.

Roll Call

Treasury Secretary Pick Disputes Impact Of Proposed Tariffs

Debate over proposed tariffs by President-elect Trump and their impact on stakeholders, analyzed by Scott Bessent.

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Treasury Secretary Nominee Accused Of Tax Loophole Manipulation

Senator Wyden raises concerns about nominee Bessent's tax loophole affecting Medicare funding and tax fairness.

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‘It’s about being bold and gutsy’: Senator Ron Wyden on change in the age of Trump

The Oregon Democrat has written a book, a call for ‘chutzpah’ from those seeking political progress

The Guardian - US

Democrats: Bessent avoided Medicare tax on hedge fund earnings - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are gearing up for a fight against Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary.

Roll Call

Reconciliation debate to test ‘tax cuts for the rich’ narrative - Roll Call

If Democrats want to dust off their 2017 playbook as they mount an offensive against extending expiring tax cuts, this month has provided lots of fodder.

Roll Call

Dozens of Congress members outperformed the stock market in 2024. Here’s who gained the most - and why

A report into the stock performance of members of Congress comes as legislation aimed at banning the practice has stalled

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Memo to Trump: US telecoms is vulnerable to hackers. Please hang up and try again

State-backed cyberspies are exploiting ageing infrastructure to penetrate every corner of the US government, it seems – even its phone-tapping systems

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Ethics Complaints Against Justices Thomas And Jackson Not Referred

U.S. Judicial Conference addresses ethics complaints against Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Jackson without DOJ involvement.

Reason

The Roberts Rorschach Test

Who is defying the Courts?

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Senate Democrats search for common ground with Kennedy - Roll Call

Some Senate Democrats are offering tentative support to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s advocacy for better nutrition and health.

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Salt Typhoon hack – US Senator presents new bill to beef up telecoms' security

The Secure American Communications Act aims to beef up US telecoms' network security against unauthorized access.

Benzinga

Cannabis Advocates Did The Draft For Trump To Make Things Right For Prohibition Victims

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) has unveiled a comprehensive draft of an executive order aimed at transforming federal cannabis policy.

The Independent UK

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month

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Hedge funder Bessent gets Trump blessing for Treasury - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump said Friday he would nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary in his second term.

Roll Call

A dog’s congressional life: Babydog to Dakota, Deco to Splash and more - Roll Call

The Senate has long been a dog-friendly workplace. Here are a few of the headliners, both inside and outside the halls of the Capitol.

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Calls Recent Cyber Attacks on U.S. Telecom Companies a Serious Concern For National Security

U.S. lawmakers are now urging officials to set mandatory, uniform security standards in place for telecom companies' wiretapping systems

Salon

Bill would reform "power hungry" SCOTUS

The sweeping plan would add six new judges to the high court, appointed over three successive presidential terms

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