4 d. ago After months of restraint, treasury secretary joins attacks on Fed chief

After months of restraint, treasury secretary joins attacks on Fed chief  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago 'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism

'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism  BBC

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4 d. ago Treasury Escalates Iranian Sanctions, Targets Illicit ‘Shadow Fleet’ as Regime Engages in ‘Economic Self‑Immolation’

“The Iranian regime is engaged in a ritual of economic self-immolation,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday, as the Trump administration imposed new sanctions on Iran’s oil-export “shadow fleet” amid a widening crackdown on protesters and mounting U.S. pressure across the region. The post Treasury Escalates Iranian Sanctions, Targets Illicit ‘Shadow Fleet’ as Regime Engages in ‘Economic Self‑Immolation’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Treasury chief unloads on Gavin Newsom’s Davos stunt, mocks governor’s ‘brain the size of a walnut’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalates feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom after comparing him to "American Psycho" character.

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5 d. ago Nolte: Treasury Sec. Bessent Says Gavin Newsom Is ‘in over His Hairdo’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continued his hilariously accurate attacks on Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) Thursday by pointing out that the failed governor is “in over his hairdo.” The post Nolte: Treasury Sec. Bessent Says Gavin Newsom Is ‘in over His Hairdo’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Alaska LNG Developer Secures Shipping Partner, 6 Carriers for Asia Exports

Alaska LNG Developer Secures Shipping Partner, 6 Carriers for Asia Exports  Natural Gas Intelligence

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6 d. ago 'Bond villain': Newsom roasted as photo of him posing with 'sugar daddy' Alex Soros goes viral

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mocked Gavin Newsom as Alex Soros’ “billionaire sugar daddy" after the governor complained world leaders were rolling over for Trump.

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7 d. ago Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Roasts Gavin Newsom at WEF: ‘Patrick Bateman Meets Sparkle Beach Ken’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took aim at California Governor Gavin Newsom during a speech at the World Economic Forum this week, focusing on Newsom’s economic record, his presence in Davos alongside Alex Soros, and his handling of issues such as homelessness, budget deficits, and pandemic-era policies. The post Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Roasts Gavin Newsom at WEF: ‘Patrick Bateman Meets Sparkle Beach Ken’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Bessent mocks Newsom at Davos as 'Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's appearance at the World Economic Forum gathering in Switzerland was criticized by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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8 d. ago Tax committee Republicans press for Treasury crackdown on nonprofits promoting fraud, 'anti

House Republicans demand Treasury Secretary Bessent crack down on nonprofits allegedly manipulating tax codes for anti-American activities and fraud schemes.

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8 d. ago Bessent Attended a Supreme Court Argument. Now He’s Telling Powell Not To.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a mistake for Jerome Powell to attend arguments in a case on Fed independence. But Mr. Bessent attended a tariff case.

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8 d. ago US Treasury Secretary Bessent brushes off 'hysteria' over Greenland

US Treasury Secretary Bessent brushes off 'hysteria' over Greenland  Reuters

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1 week ago Greenland needs US for defense because 'Europeans project weakness,' US Treasury Secretary argues

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump's latest efforts to acquire Greenland as a territory on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday.

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1 week ago ‘Rats Fleeing the Ship’: Iran’s Ruling Elites 'Frantically Wiring' Millions Abroad, Bessent Says, as New Sanctions Hit

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sweeping new sanctions Thursday on senior Iranian officials and regime-linked financial networks, saying Tehran’s ruling elite are “rats fleeing the ship” as they frantically wire tens of millions of dollars out of the country amid mounting unrest. The post ‘Rats Fleeing the Ship’: Iran’s Ruling Elites ‘Frantically Wiring’ Millions Abroad, Bessent Says, as New Sanctions Hit appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Bessent not happy about Powell investigation, conveyed concerns to Trump: Sources

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is not happy with the Justice Department investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, multiple sources told ABC News.

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2 w. ago Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent: Reward Money for Whistleblowers in Minnesota's Growing Fraud Scandal

Cash payments will be waiting for whistleblowers who provide information related to Minnesota’s unfolding fraud scandal, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday. The post Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent: Reward Money for Whistleblowers in Minnesota’s Growing Fraud Scandal appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Treasury secretary announces cash rewards for Minnesota fraud whistleblowers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News there will be cash rewards for whistleblowers in Minnesota’s fraud scandal as the Trump administration investigates.

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2 w. ago Bessent blames Walz as Treasury probes whether Minnesota fraud funds reached terror group al

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Minnesota tax dollars could have potentially been diverted to terrorist organization al-Shabab through alleged fraud schemes.

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2 w. ago Bessent says Minnesota fraud recovery could help fund Trump’s $1.5T defense plan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's proposed defense spending boost could be funded by recovering money from welfare fraud investigations.

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