20 h. ago Treasury Secretary launches probe into Minnesota tax dollars allegedly funding Al

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launched a federal probe into serious allegations that Minnesota tax dollars were diverted to terrorist group Al-Shabaab.

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20 h. ago Scott Bessent: Treasury Department to Investigate Allegations of Minnesota Taxpayer Funds Being 'Diverted' to Al

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Treasury Department was investigating reports that Minnesota taxpayer funds "may have been diverted to the terrorist organization" Al-Shabaab. The post Scott Bessent: Treasury Department to Investigate Allegations of Minnesota Taxpayer Funds Being ‘Diverted’ to Al-Shabaab appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago As Prices Pinch, Bessent Looks for Ways to Mollify Wary Consumers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has offered a variety of creative justifications for President Trump’s import duties.

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6 d. ago Bessent: Epstein Associate Larry Summers Had 'Fascination with One of Biggest Chinese Propagandists in the World'

Monday on "The Alex Marlow Show," Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent talked about Jeffrey Epstein associate Larry Summers'  "fascination with one of the biggest Chinese propagandists in the world." The post Bessent: Epstein Associate Larry Summers Had ‘Fascination with One of Biggest Chinese Propagandists in the World’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago 'Best Research Money I Ever Spent’: Scott Bessent Shares the Moment He Knew Hillary Would Lose

On Monday's "The Alex Marlow Show," Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent discussed the moment he knew Hillary Clinton would lose the 2016 presidential race. The post ‘Best Research Money I Ever Spent’: Scott Bessent Shares the Moment He Knew Hillary Would Lose appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Scott Bessent declares Zohran Mamdani is 'clearly' leader of the Democratic Party in CNBC interview

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent deemed New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani the leader of the Democratic Party during an interview on CNBC on Monday.

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7 d. ago Exclusive: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Offers Economic Advice to Zohran Mamdani

Monday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent talked about Zohran Mamdani. Bessent said, “You’ve never made things more affordable by creating scarcity, and prices are low in Caracas and Havana.” And challenged anyone to point The post Exclusive: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Offers Economic Advice to Zohran Mamdani appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago 'I've Made Money Betting Against Elite Consensus': Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Explains How He Became the MAGA Treasury Secretary

Monday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent talked about his career. Bessent said, “If you look back over the history of my career, I’ve made money betting against elite consensus, whether it was, oh, we’ve The post ‘I’ve Made Money Betting Against Elite Consensus’: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Explains How He Became the MAGA Treasury Secretary appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Breitbart Business Digest: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Exclusive—Derisking Our Trade with China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Breitbart Business Digest in an exclusive interview that the Trump administration is determined to end America's dangerous dependence on China for critical materials and pharmaceuticals, describing the effort as "taking back our sovereignty." The post Breitbart Business Digest: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Exclusive—Derisking Our Trade with China appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Exclusive—Scott Bessent vs. The Elite: How the Treasury Secretary Keeps on Winning for MAGA

"I have facts. They have opinions." That’s how Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent answered me when I asked him why he seems to have such an easy time dismantling the arguments of establishment media reporters. The post Exclusive—Scott Bessent vs. The Elite: How the Treasury Secretary Keeps on Winning for MAGA appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Scott Bessent’s Treasury Department Ending Biden Admin Sanctions for ’Political Posturing'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained on Meet the Press that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) would remove eight persons from its sanctions list on Monday, arguing that the Europeans are the real "laggards" in sanctions on Russia. The post Scott Bessent’s Treasury Department Ending Biden Admin Sanctions for ’Political Posturing’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Exclusive: Bessent Says Trump Administration Has Conquered 'Three I's' That Were 'Eviscerating Working Americans'

The Trump administration has successfully addressed the “three I’s” that he said were devastating working-class Americans: immigration, interest rates, and inflation, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an exclusive interview with Breitbart Business Digest co-authors Alex Marlow and John Carney The post Exclusive: Bessent Says Trump Administration Has Conquered ‘Three I’s’ That Were ‘Eviscerating Working Americans’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Bessent urges Republicans that it's 'time to end the filibuster'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Senate Republicans that they are "ignoring basic game theory" if they don't eliminate the filibuster before Democrats do.

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8 d. ago Bessent: Dems Telling Military to Refuse Orders 'Helps Our Enemies'

During an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Democratic lawmakers' video message to military members about illegal orders "helps our enemies." The post Bessent: Dems Telling Military to Refuse Orders ‘Helps Our Enemies’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Report: MN Somali Medicaid Fraud Investigation Reveals Terrorist Link — 'Largest Funder of Al

Somalis in Minnesota swindled millions in state Medicaid autism-care programs and sent the cash back to terror groups in Africa. The post Report: MN Somali Medicaid Fraud Investigation Reveals Terrorist Link — ‘Largest Funder of Al-Shabaab is the Minnesota Taxpayer’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Bessent rules out Fed chair role, explains what lured Saudis' $1T investment deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed he’s not seeking the Federal Reserve chair role and praised President Trump after Saudi Arabia pledged nearly $1 trillion in U.S. investments.

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2 w. ago Scott Bessent Predicts U.S. Will See 'Substantial Acceleration' in Economy in First Half of 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that the United States will see a "substantial acceleration" in the economy in the first or second quarter of 2026. The post Scott Bessent Predicts U.S. Will See ‘Substantial Acceleration’ in Economy in First Half of 2026 appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump admin live updates: Bessent says effort to rein in costs will be felt next year

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says people should begin to feel the impact of White House efforts to rein in the cost of living in the first two quarters of next year.

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2 w. ago US justice department investigates Epstein's alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request

US justice department investigates Epstein's alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request  BBC

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2 w. ago Bessent: 'Real Wages Are Going to Increase,' Easing Affordability Issues

Wednesday on Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said soon "real wages are going to increase," which will ease the affordability issues. The post Bessent: ‘Real Wages Are Going to Increase,’ Easing Affordability Issues appeared first on Breitbart.

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