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Bessent Names Judy Shelton Treasury Currency Adviser — 4dTrump's failed Fed pick Judy Shelton is now Bessent's China currency adviser—though she is not widely known as a China specialist and once backed the gold standard.

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Wall Street Journal and Treasury Secretary Bessent clash before election1 source — 4d

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Senators Urge Russia Sanctions Action Before Deadline — 6dSens. Shaheen and Wicker told Rubio and Bessent on Oct. 7 to use new Russia sanctions powers before the Oct. 18 deadline, citing a 600-to-216 shadow-fleet gap with Europe.

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Bessent says he is unsure what Rep. Casten is asking — Sep 16, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to Rep. Sean Casten during a hearing by noting uncertainty about the question posed. The 59-second video clip is spreading online. @RapidResponse47

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IJRAmerica’s Electric Grid Could Throw Wrench In Big Tech’s AI DreamsDylan Kresak · 5 min · 1h

Yuan Hits Three-Year High, PBOC Eases Curbs — Sep 21, 2026Yuan closed at 6.6955 per dollar, strongest since June 2022, as PBOC eased curbs ahead of Trump-Xi summit after Bessent-He talks.

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Priya Raman Easing those curbs might help the talks on trade and supply chains but I doubt it leads to real concessions from either side.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Trump, Tech Leaders Agree to Voluntary AI Oversight — Sep 27, 2026President Trump plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint a new AI adviser as debate grows over how the government should regulate advanced AI; possible candidates include White House adviser Sriram Krishnan and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Supporters of stronger oversight warn that prioritizing rapid growth and national competition could fuel an AI arms race and make risks harder to manage.

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US, China Establish AI Dialogue Ahead of Summit — Sep 16, 2026Democrats urge sustained U.S.–China diplomacy on AI safety to address cross-border risks, calling for ongoing talks beyond Xi Jinping’s Washington visit. Meanwhile, international security forums warn that AI is compressing military decision cycles and advocate guardrails and human oversight, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals openness to discussions on shared AI risks ahead of a U.S.–China summit, with White House talks anticipated this week and next week featuring both open and closed-weight AI models.

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Bessent Signals End of Abenomics in Push With BOJ — Sep 9, 2026

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Nicole Hardy It's about time someone pushed the BOJ to drop the easy money policies that kept wages flat for years.

‘I am the house now’: Bessent warns currency traders not to bet against yen — Sep 9, 2026

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Marcus Bell Traders ignoring this warning might still push yen lower short term unless actual buying from authorities shows up soon.

The Conservative DeskHacked French freezers dump food losses on free enterpriseAttackers drove supermarket fridges to 122°F across hundreds of French stores overnight. Food spoiled, fires broke out, and losses hit the tens of millions with no claim of responsibility.28m · 3 reads

Middle Schooler Quizzes Scott Bessent On Financial Literacy And Trump Accounts — Mar 31, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fielded a question on financial literacy from an unexpected source after a roundtable discussion on Monday: an eighth grade girl. Secretary Bessent took questions after delivering…

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GOP Congressmen Literally Groan As Dem Rep Plays ‘Woman’ Card With Scott Bessent — Jun 11, 2025Republican congressmen groaned at Democrat California Rep. Linda Sanchez on Wednesday after accusing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of interrupting her because she is a “woman.” After Bessent told Sanchez during the…

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Chaos Ensues When Dem Rep Screams At Scott Bessent For A Minute Straight — Feb 4, 2026Democratic New York Rep. Gregory Meeks screamed at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday for over a minute while he attempted to answer his question. Meeks confronted Bessent on a firm in the United Arab…

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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent To Lead Treasury Department With Bipartisan Support — Jan 27, 2025The Senate voted to confirm investor and billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as President Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary in a bipartisan fashion Monday evening. Senators approved Bessent’s…

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Scott Bessent Unleashes On Gavin Newsom For Calling Trump ‘T-Rex’ And Carrying Around Knee Pads — Jan 23, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rebuked Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom again during a Friday episode of “The Conversation with Dasha Burns” after harshly criticizing him on Wednesday. Bessent likened Newsom to…

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IJRWould Supreme Court Protect Your Lightsaber In A Time Far, Far Away?Harold Hutchison · 6 min · 1h

Paid Protestors Who Got Within Feet Of Trump Disrupt Scott Bessent’s Dinner — Dec 18, 2025A paid protestor employed by a Chinese Communist Party-linked activist group heckled Treasury Scott Bessent during a night out in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Bessent was dining at the wine bar Reveler’s Hour when a…

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Bessent Debt Buybacks Target Market Fever as Wall Street Reacts — Sep 8, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Wall Street overreacting here feels predictable, though targeting market fever directly could prove more effective than past Treasury moves.

Scott Bessent Warns Of ‘Ultimate Calamity’ If Congress Fails To Act On Debt And Growth — May 30, 2025Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Fox News Tuesday that inaction from Congress on economic reform could lead to what he called the “ultimate calamity.” Speaking with Fox News host Bret Baier, Bessent said that…

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Scott Bessent Sends Dem Rep Into Tizzy By Making 4-Word Quip About Biden — May 7, 2025Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York became incensed Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared to make a joke about the mental competency of former President Joe Biden. Bessent testified before the…

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‘You Know It, Kristen!’: Scott Bessent Calls Out NBC Host’s Cherry Picking Economic Numbers — Oct 26, 2025Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called out NBC host Kristen Welker for cherry-picking inflation data during a Sunday interview on “Meet the Press.” Welker pressed Bessent over persistent price increases for a selection…

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Daily Caller News FoundationAmerica’s Electric Grid Could Throw Wrench In Big Tech’s AI DreamsAmerica's power grid may not be able to keep pace with Big Tech's race to build artificial intelligence data centers.1h · 15 reads

Scott Bessent Tells Nervous Wall Street About Trump’s Method To ‘Get Best Deal Possible’ With Trading Partners — May 7, 2025Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday on “The Ingraham Angle” that despite Wall Street’s unease, President Donald Trump will make the “best deal possible” with China. Bessent said during the show that he will…

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Bessent To Tariffed Countries: ‘Do Not Retaliate’ — Apr 3, 2025Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered some advice to countries getting slammed with tariffs from the Trump administration — “do not retaliate.” Those words come on the heels of President Donald Trump announcing…

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Tense Exchange Erupts Between Warren and Bessent Over Trump’s Joke — Feb 9, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put on a clinic Wednesday, and Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee were clearly not ready for it. From the opening exchanges, it was obvious this was not going to be a…

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‘Why Not Have A Little Sunlight?’: Bessent Walks Welker Through Why The Fed Can Be Independent And Still Accountable — Jan 18, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC’s Kristen Welker on Sunday’s “Meet the Press” that the Federal Reserve can be independent from the administration, but still be subject to oversight actions such as…

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Scott Bessent Points Out What’s Gone Unnoticed During Shutdown Which Could Stave Off Recession — Nov 2, 2025Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pointed out Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” the administration’s cutback on government spending as what’s gone “unnoticed” during the shutdown, calling it one of the factors helping…

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IJRWall Street Banks Pocket Nearly $32,000,000,000 As Americans Struggle To Make Ends MeetJack McGeever · 3 min · 1h