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China pushes back at US demands to stop buying Russian and Iranian oil
U.S. and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach a trade deal and avert punishing tariffs, ...
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'It's Clear That You Don't Wanna Answer': Elizabeth Warren Calls Out Scott Bessent To His Face For Dodging Questions In Hearing
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 12, 2025, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for refusing to answer her questions regarding Medicaid and the ...
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'You All Need To Own Up': Sen. Maggie Hassan Corners Scott Bessent, Exposes His Lies On Trump's Tariffs During Tense Exchange In Hearing
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing held on June 12, 2025, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) revealed data and tariff ...
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'Tell Me Why You Think It's Good Idea!': Bernie Sanders Makes Mincemeat Out Of Scott Bessent During Fiery Exchange In Hearing
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 12, 2025, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) mercilessly grilled Treasury ...
Hassett on Trump’s next Fed chair: ‘We’ll have to see if he chooses me’
Director Kevin Hassett signaled in a Sunday interview that he is open to succeeding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he ...
A court could strike down Trump's tariffs-and blow a hole in the U.S. budget
At issue is the Trump administration's use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. The Court of Appeals heard from the Trump administration's lawyer last week ...
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'Who Was The President In 2024?': Scott Bessent Baffles House Committee When He Refuses To Recognize Biden As A Legitimate President
During a recent House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY) asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, "who was the president in 2024?" Bessent's answer baffled the ...
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'Give Me My Time Back!': Rep. Ayanna Pressley Loses It On Scott Bessent For Stalling Her With 'Filibusters' During Heated Exchange
During a recent House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) got into a heated exchnge ...
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'I'm Not Having A Hard Time Answering': Scott Bessent Spins His Wheels In Desperate Attempt To Deny Trump's Mistakes In House Hearing
In a House Financial Services Committee hearing several weeks ago before the House passed Donald Trump's "one big beautiful ...
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'I Don't Think That's An Accident': Rep. Bill Foster Exposes The Incompetence Of Republican Administrations During Scott Bessent Hearing
During a recent House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the incompetence of Republican administrations, who have ...
Trump's Trade Deals, Tariffs, The Tumbling Labor Market And More: This Week In Economy
The past week has been a whirlwind of economic events, with President Donald Trump making headlines for his bold claims and ...
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'I'm Not Going To Stop!': House Hearing Plunges Into Chaos When Rep. Joyce Beatty Snaps At 'Hostile' Scott Bessent
During a recent House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH) snaps at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, leading to a heated exchange with Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI). When ...