The Latest Breaking News from Scott Bessent

The president also disclosed for the first time that Bessent has been advocating for Powell to remain as chair until his term expires in May.

In a recent private meeting with House Republicans, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly discussed the potential impact of the GOP’s tax and trade policies on the 2026 midterm elections.

After Republicans were trounced in this month’s votes, the administration has launched a slapdash, ill-conceived campaign

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted the unprecedented wave of capital flowing into the United States, resulting from new corporate plans and trade agreements under President Donald Trump, which he said is beyond what was seen under prior administrations.

Millions of Americans could be getting stimulus checks of $2,000 or more, according to President Donald Trump. While the new stimulus checks are not official, they could serve as relief for higher prices and macroeconomic uncertainty and also serve as future stock investments by some consumers.

President says the only thing his Treasury Secretary is "blowing it on is the Fed."

Trump has hinted at a $2,000 stimulus funded by tariff revenue. What do retirees and Social Security recipients need to know about these possible payments?

The administration hopes Americans will dump the money in "Trump accounts" instead.

A new study also found that Trump’s proposed tariff dividends would cost $450 billion

A promise of $2,000 tariff dividend checks is raising questions and fueling confusion.

In the days since President Trump made the pledge, members of his cabinet have poured cold water on the plans.