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Ritchie TorresD · NY-15
How outlets cover Torres · Feb 5, 2026

Scott Bessent clashes with Ritchie Torres in House hearing

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Ritchie Torres D · NY-15
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · ADVOCATE.COM

At a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Rep. Ritchie Torres challenged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over Federal Reserve independence, manufacturing jobs and tariffs. The exchange highlighted disagreements over the administration’s economic record and tariff policy.

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Advocate.comFEB 5 · 12:58 PM ET
Scott Bessent clashes with Ritchie Torres in House hearingTorres challenged the Treasury secretary over Federal Reserve independence, manufacturing figures and tariffs.CRED 70BAL 50 PORTRAYS TORRES: FAVORABLEADVOCATE.COM · REPUBLISHED BY OUT

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