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Trump's leadership united GOP amid 'big, beautiful bill' vote, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighs in on the 'big, beautiful bill' as it's expected to pass in the House, job creation in the U.S., President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs and more on 'Mornings with Maria.

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U.S. House taking key vote on Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" as GOP holdouts threaten final passage

The House voted 219-213 overnight to advance the bill.

Time on MSN · 9h

The House GOP Holdouts Stalling Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

By Wednesday evening, enough Republicans remained opposed to the Senate’s version of the bill to effectively stall its passage in the House.

Scott Bessent, interest rates

Fox Business on MSN · 2h

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: We are laser-focused on bringing debt deficit down

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses U.S. debt management, inflation expectations, Chairman Jerome Powell's fate in the Federal Reserve, deregulation and more during an interview on 'Mornings with Maria.

Stocktwits on MSN · 20h

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says Rate Cut Could Happen As Soon As September

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday revealed that he expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by September at the very least. In an interview with Fox News, Bessent said President Donald Trump’s tariffs had resulted in mild inflation only,

Reuters on MSN · 1d

US Treasury chief says he thinks Fed could lower interest rates by September

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he believes the Federal Reserve could lower interest rates by September. His comments on the Fox News show "The Ingraham Angle," come as President Donald Trump repeatedly urges the Fed to lower rates from their current 4.

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'Why Do You Think It's A Good Idea?': Scott Bessent Trembles As Bernie Sanders Relentlessly Grills Him Over Trump's Evil Agenda In Tense Hearing

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 12, 2025, Senator Bernie Sanders relentlessly presses Treasury Secretary ...

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Scott Bessent values ‘market-based indicators’ over Powell influence

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s economic analysis and claimed Bessent ...

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Powell Silence on His Future Complicates Trump Fed Chair Search

As President Donald Trump and his advisers begin weighing replacements for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, they’re ...

Scott Bessent Says Senators Not 'Threatened' By Elon Musk's Words, Bill Advancing Under Trump's Leadership 'More Than Anybody's Checkbook'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, commented on the ongoing feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, suggesting that ...

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Scott Bessent mocks Musk’s advice: ‘I will take care of the finances’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s criticisms of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was ...

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Trump administration eyes Fed vacancy in early 2026 to appoint Powell successor, Bessent says

The Trump administration is considering using the next expected Federal Reserve Board of Governors vacancy in early 2026 for ...

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Scott Bessent Ready to Take New Job If That’s ‘What Trump Wants’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he will accept the job if President Trump asks him to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Bessent—one of several people who have been floated as ...

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'You Inherited It From Donald Trump!': Sen. Michael Bennet Grills Scott Bessent To His Face When He Blames Trump's Failures On Biden In Tense Hearing

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 12, 2025, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) gets into a heated exchange with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts.

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Trump complains about US-Japan trade talks as Bessent warns of higher tariffs

President Donald Trump expressed frustration with U.S.-Japan trade negotiations on Monday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...

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