Trump's Treasury pick Bessent says heavier Russia sanctions coming, no reason for digital currency
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary testified Thursday before the Senate Banking Committee.
Watch: Scott Bessent testifies at secretary of the treasury confirmation hearing
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are set to question Scott Bessent’s stance on taxes, tariffs, trade and other issues during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.
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US Treasury to take "extraordinary measures" to avoid debt default
The US Treasury Department will start taking "extraordinary measures" next week to avoid risking a default on government debt, Secretary Janet Yellen said. | TAG24 ...
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Democrats introduce FAIR Act to raise federal pay in 2026
Trump’s second term agenda includes cutting ‘slackers’ from federal workforce, former OMB official says ...
Scott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders
Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.
CBO projects US 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 ...
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Mark Halperin torpedoes Dems’ ‘poor tactics and strategy’ against Trump nominees
Political analyst Mark Halperin criticized Senate Democrats on Thursday for their handling of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees during confirmation hearings, accusing them of prioritizing ...
Progressives are frustrated by Biden's final-days warning of billionaire influence
The Democratic Party's left wing is responding to President Joe Biden's strong words about the possibility of an American ...