Trump Makes Vaguely Threatening Joke About Firing His Treasury Secretary

Trump’s remarks, made during a speech at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum, came as he launched more criticism at Federal ...

Trump $2,000 Check Update: Scott Bessent Gives Advice on Direct Payments

The treasury secretary was responding to a question from Fox News' Bret Baier about the inflationary effect of a tariff ...

Did Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent say migrants bringing diseased cows are behind high beef prices?

In November 2025, a rumor spread that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had blamed immigrants bringing diseased cattle ...

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 ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns of ‘perfect storm’ behind ground beef possibly soaring to $10 a pound

Ground beef cost an average of $6.32 in September — up from $5.67 a year before, according to data from the Federal Reserve ...

Trump tells Scott Bessent ‘I’m going to fire your ass’ if he doesn’t get Fed ‘fixed fast’

This marks the first time the president has disclosed that Bessent has pushed for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell not to lose his job.

Treasury Secretary Bessent reveals plan to tackle soaring $38T debt

Speaking at the Treasury Market Conference, Bessent explained how the department is thinking about long-term borrowing, ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts ‘blockbuster’ year for US economy, relief for workers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts 2026 will be a blockbuster year for the U.S. economy, driven by new manufacturing investments and job growth nationwide.

When will Trump tax cuts take effect? White House gives update

We are going to see a big bump in the first quarter with the refunds and the real income," says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.