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NOW – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: "There will be no central bank digital currency," adding, "the most important thing we can do is to make digital assets come into the United States." pic.twitter.com/nDHHEd6xdw — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) May 28, 2026
CNBC “I firmly believe that nothing is more transient than a supply shock, and we can, we can look through that, because before the Iranian conflict began, core inflation was coming down,” Bessent told CNBC’s Joe Kernen from the sidelines of President Donald Trump’s summit with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. “So I think core …
It is unusual for soon-to-be-former Fed Chair Jay Powell to stay on at the @federalreserve. For someone who speaks so often of norms, his unilateral decision to stay flies in the face of tradition. Kevin Warsh will bring about a new day at the Fed, with accountability,… pic.twitter.com/QAxbwqNo2S — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) April …
100 LITERS OF GAS for $1 in ‘decimated’ Iran 16 liters for the price of WATER BOTTLE. pic.twitter.com/ec9AVDuz3z — Neelotpal Srivastav (@NS_Neelotpal) April 27, 2026
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee holds a hearing to review President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Department of the Treasury with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday.
bessent saying more ships going through hormuz while amena bakr tracked exactly which ships. chinese COSCO vessels with revolutionary guard inspection and $2M tolls. more ships going through is technically true. who they belong to and what they pay to transit is the part bessent… — Stephen Lee (@Go_Crene) March 30, 2026
BREAKING: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was suddenly pulled away from a live interview after being told “the President wants you right away” — Polymarket (@Polymarket) March 13, 2026 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was abruptly pulled from a live interview after being told “the President wants you right away.” After returning, his voice was …
Bessent tries to calm the oil markets and literally a minute later his senile boss has to start picking a fight with the Fed again. pic.twitter.com/NE1YiMdqNU — Michael Bento (@MichaelPBento) March 12, 2026 JUST IN: Trump demands "immediate" rate cuts 1% chance it happens — Kalshi (@Kalshi) March 12, 2026 🚨TRUMP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE RATE CUT …
🇺🇸 Trump just posted a 500-word rant saying the Supreme Court "accidentally gave me MORE power" He lost the tariff case 6-3. Two of his own appointees voted against him. His response? The Court's ruling actually expanded his authority. He can use "Licenses" to do "terrible… pic.twitter.com/pXSN1dAd1l — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 23, 2026 BESSENT: …
They don't care about fraud when high ranking government officials commit it. I know that for a fact. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) February 14, 2026
Top Overnight News In a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent agreed with lawmakers who suggested the Senate Banking Committee could investigate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, instead of the Justice Department. Semafor China has confirmed that discussions were under way about US President Donald Trump’s planned visit in April, when …
Gold is roaring because the US has stopped pretending. The polite version is “strong dollar policy.” The real version is: we will accept and even welcome, a softer dollar to win the trade war and rebuild American industry Gold Made an ATH at $5,500+ and the dollar keeps sliding. Most people think it’s just “safe-haven …
I know no one who owns 5, 10, 12 homes. Certainly not my parents. Nor I and my husband. This guy does not operate in reality. — Brenda Frost 🇺🇸🐮 (@BrendaFrost18) February 8, 2026
BESSENT: IF TRUMP WINS IRS SUIT, $10B WOULD COME FROM TAXPAYERS — NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) February 5, 2026 GALLEGO: Let's say Trump wins that lawsuit. Where would that $10 billion come from? BESSENT: It would come from Treasury GALLEGO: So, taxpayers? BESSENT: Yes. pic.twitter.com/nCJm2KeL9k — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) February 5, 2026 Factcheck: When someone sues a …
The House Financial Services Committee holds a hearing on the annual report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday.
US TREASURY LAYS OUT $125B REFUNDING PLAN The US Treasury will sell $58 billion in 3-year notes, $42 billion in 10-year notes, and $25 billion in 30-year bonds next week as part of a $125 billion refunding through April 2026, raising $34.8 billion in new cash. Auction sizes for… — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 4, …
After similar action from the Danish fund Akademiker yesterday, “The decision, confirmed by Alecta, is attributed to “reduced predictability” in US policymaking, which the fund cites as a growing risk factor. “We have sold most of the holding,” a spokesperson confirmed, noting that the fund continues to monitor global markets for stability and reliability.” https://breakingthenews.net/Article/Swedish-fund-dumps-US-bonds-over-political-risks/65517344 …
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals up to 10% of US budget is stolen each year. — Remarks (@remarks) January 12, 2026 WASHINGTON — Hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars are being squandered on waste, fraud, and abuse each year, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shockingly claimed in a recent interview. Somewhere between 5-10% …
🚨 BREAKING. Scott Bessent just announced the Internal Revenue Service is launching MASSIVE AUDITS of financial institutions that facilitated the laundering of Minnesota funds. Read that again. Banks. MSBs. Financial middlemen.Anyone who helped move dirty money is about to get… pic.twitter.com/AOXOfIgua7 — Stand Up For Trump (@StandUpForTrmp) January 11, 2026 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said …
Secretary Bessent is right https://t.co/WU9Ug6bO1U — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 8, 2026
http://twitter.com/1200616796295847936/status/2000689958886006822 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has renewed his call to end congressional stock trading, highlighting outsized returns by lawmakers that far outpace market benchmarks. In 2024, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden’s portfolio surged 123.8%, compared with the S&P 500’s 24.9%, while Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portfolio returned 70.9%. Bessent Urges End to Congressional Trading as …
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that it will be a “strong holiday season” despite some major toy companies noting higher prices due to tariffs and inflation. “The economy has been better than we thought,” Bessent said, adding “we’ve had the 4- 4% GDP growth in a couple of …
Scott Bessent DROPS THE HAMMER on the NY Times: “You just had what could be the greatest scandal of all time, the cover-up of Joe Biden’s diminished capacity. We just had a 3 hour cabinet meeting. For 10 months Biden did not have a cabinet meeting. Where was the NYT?” The Times doesn’t have journalists. …
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Treasury Department is investigating the alleged transfer of Minnesota tax dollars to the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab. pic.twitter.com/FtonPwndmR — Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) December 1, 2025 The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced on Monday night that the department is looking into claims that Minnesota tax dollars may have been diverted to the …
Bessent: "You know the best way to bring your inflation rate down? Move from a blue state to a red state. Blue state inflation is half a percent higher." pic.twitter.com/FVL9AMS2BE — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 23, 2025 well…… pic.twitter.com/8SRa6MaXXB — t. johnson (@scottyj71119363) November 23, 2025 WELKER: Which parts of the economy do you believe …
not sure about that? pic.twitter.com/R1DilijKUf — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) November 23, 2025 US TSY SEC BESSENT REMARKS: “Interest rate sensitive sectors are in recession, but I’m confident about 2026 growth.” “Inflation is being driven by services rather than imported goods.” “We should see an announcement this week regarding health care costs.” “Prices are starting …
Baier: Would a $2,000 dividend check be inflationary? Bessent: Maybe we can persuade Americans to save that. 🤡🤡🤡 pic.twitter.com/x8MWOr0lg7 — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) November 19, 2025 SEC. SCOTT BESSENT: EVERY CHILD BORN AFTER JANUARY 1 WILL GET A TRUMP ACCOUNT “One of the things that’s gonna happen next year is the Trump accounts. Every child …
THE U.S. TREASURY SECRETARY BESSENT JUST CONFIRMED TWO MAJOR STIMULUS PLANS. Treasury Secretary Bessent revealed that the administration is working on two separate initiatives aimed at supporting families and stimulating the economy. 1️⃣ $2,000 Rebate Plan Families earning under $100,000 could soon receive a $2,000 direct rebate. This would work as a tax credit or …
BREAKING: Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent just EMBARRASSED MSNBC for thinking they know more about economics than he does 🔥 🚨HOLY CRAP! Sec. Scott Bessent just SCHOOLED Fake News MSNBC anchor on how the US MADE MONEY on Argentina. MSNBC: "How does a $20 billion bailout of Argentina help Americans?" BESSENT: "Do you know what a …
