Scott Bessent Challenges Sen. Wyden On Clean Energy Race Discussion between Bessent and Sen. Wyden on U.S.-China energy competition and policy priorities. Top News · Jan 21, 2025
Senate To Question Trump Nominees For Key Cabinet Positions Senate scrutinizes Trump's nominees like Doug Collins and Elise Stefanik for key administration roles. Top News · Jan 21, 2025
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 · Jan 20, 2025
With Trump 2.0, the balance of power shifts from banks to Silicon Valley What the new administration could mean for financial technology—and beyond. Fortune · Jan 20, 2025
Trump's Cabinet Picks Face Senate Confirmation Hearings Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks discussing qualifications and plans. Top News · Jan 20, 2025
Trump versus the bond market: president-elect’s campaign rhetoric puts investors on edge Some analysts fear ballooning federal debt and a bullish stock market means ‘something will surely snap’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025
World economy holds breath on eve of Trump inauguration Australian home building data will be scrutinised for signs of progress on housing supply as economists await Donald Trump's first policies as US president. AAP · Jan 19, 2025
CBO projects U.S. debt to grow $23.9 trillion in 10 years, not including costs of extending tax cuts The national debt is slated to rise by $23.9 trillion over the next decade, a sum that does not include trillions of dollars in additional tax cuts being championed by President-elect Donald Trump The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Trump says he had ‘good’ call with China’s Xi about TikTok and trade World leaders also reportedly discussed Taiwan and fentanyl in first direct contact since 2021 The Guardian - US · Jan 17, 2025
Tech's war on "woke" is a war on workers Mark Zuckerberg wants "masculine energy" and "aggression" at the office — sounds like a toxic workplace Salon · Jan 17, 2025
Stock Market Today: Stocks Pause After a Big Rally The Nasdaq continues to lag the S&P 500 and the Dow so far in 2025. Kiplinger · Jan 16, 2025
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 · Jan 16, 2025
Trump's Billionaire Treasury Nominee Says Federal Minimum Wage Should Remain at $7.25 Per Hour During his Senate confirmation hearing, Trump's Treasury nominee—billionaire Scott Bessent—clearly stated his opposition to raising the federal minimum wage. Latin Times · Jan 16, 2025
Trump's Treasury Pick Argues For Tariffs On Chinese Goods Scott Bessent discusses trade policies and China's economic impact in Senate hearing. Top News · Jan 16, 2025
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Confirmation Hearings Shed Light On Trump's Economic Agenda Confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet nominees focused on domestic and economic priorities, including tax cuts, energy dominance, and climate policies.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Scott Bessent Defends Lack Of Public Service Due To Orientation Scott Bessent's journey towards becoming the first openly gay treasury secretary and LGBTQ Senate-confirmed Cabinet member in a Republican administration, ...
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 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.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Treasury Secretary Nominee Opposes Raising Federal Minimum Wage Debate over federal minimum wage: nominee opposes raise, Sanders advocates. States and cities set higher rates.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Federal Reserve To Maintain Independence Under Trump's Second Term Scott Bessent reaffirms Federal Reserve independence under a potential second term for President Trump, emphasizing the importance of autonomy in monetary ...
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Sen. Warner Open To Supporting Trump's Treasury Pick Senators discuss Scott Bessent's nomination for Treasury Department, highlighting differing views on tariffs, tax cuts, sanctions, and national debt.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Economists Challenge Treasury Secretary Nominee's Economic Policy Claims Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury secretary nominee, supports proposed economic policies, but economists have concerns about their impact on consumers and th...
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Scott Bessent Pledges To Keep IRS Direct File Program Open Scott Bessent commits to maintaining IRS Direct File for 2025 tax season amidst criticism from House Republicans.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Trump's Treasury Pick Opposes Raising Federal Minimum Wage Scott Bessent opposes raising federal minimum wage, while Senator Sanders advocates for a /hr rate by 2028.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Trump's Treasury Pick Threatens Tougher Oil Sanctions On Russia Scott Bessent warns of potential oil sanctions escalation to end Russia-Ukraine war, impacting US oil prices.
Top News · Jan 16, 2025 Treasury Nominee Supports Tougher Sanctions On Russia Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Russian oil entities to disrupt funding for Ukraine conflict.