Scott Bessent

Budget/SpendingEconomyTechnology/Privacy

Giancarlo Leaves Law Firm to Focus on Crypto and AI

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to speak at the Institute of International Finance amid calls to pass the Clarity Act.

Politico

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

The return of Russia oil sanctions

Secretary Scott Bessent defended the temporary sanctions waiver as a measured step to mitigate global oil price spikes.

43%·57%

Washington Examiner

Foreign PolicyEnvironment/ClimateEconomy

Daily on Energy: Iran and oil updates, Maine bans data centers, and a look at the TotalEnergies deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the U.S. will not renew licenses for Russian and Iranian oil purchases.

St. Vincent Tribune – St. Vincent & Caribbean News, Culture & Economy+1

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran

Secretary Bessent announced that Washington is preparing new economic actions intended as the 'financial equivalent' of military attacks.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingEconomy

Axios+1

Apr 14

Kevin Warsh will face the Senate next week - Axios

Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about the confirmation and advocated for Kevin Warsh to lead the next economic cycle.

63%·37%

Associated Press+2

Apr 17

Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West - AP News

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that gasoline prices could fall to three dollars per gallon by late summer.

Foreign PolicyTaxesEconomy

60%·40%

▼Bad Look

Alternet.org

Sep 29

Treasury secretary accused of same thing Trump wants to fire Fed official for

Secretary Bessent is accused of using the same mortgage filing practices that President Trump cited as grounds to fire a Federal Reserve official.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeEconomy

14%·86%

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TheNewsCrypto - Blockchain | Cryptocurrency News Media | Crypto Guide

Apr 21

Senate Push Might Delay CLARITY Act as Stablecoin Yield Debate Intensifies

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that delaying the CLARITY Act beyond the upcoming election cycle could derail the bill's momentum.

Budget/SpendingEconomy

57%·43%

Fort Worth Report

Apr 20

New Trump-signed cash to be printed at Fort Worth plant

Secretary Bessent directed that President Trump's signature appear on U.S. currency to honor the nation's 250th anniversary.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

55%·45%

The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation

Apr 17

CFHK Foundation Leads New Warning on Hong Kong Risks

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent received a coalition letter regarding Hong Kong's role in Iran-linked shadow banking activity.

57%·43%

Jewish Insider

Mar 24

Sen. Richard Blumenthal decries ‘stupid’ decision to ease Iranian oil sanctions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the sanctions relief, arguing it would 'jiujitsu' the Iranians by lowering global oil prices.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

Politico+2

Mar 21

US pauses sanctions on some of Iran’s oil as gas prices surge

Secretary Bessent authorized a 30-day license for Iranian oil sales to mitigate global energy price increases.

43%·57%

opb

Mar 17

How Trump's Treasury is shifting sanctions to punish his critics and reward friends

Secretary Bessent is identified as the official executing the administration's new strategy of politically-aligned sanctions.

40%·60%

Globalsecurity

Apr 11

Shaheen, Blumenthal, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to End Putin's Oil Profit Windfall Ahead of Tomorrow's Sanctions Waiver Deadline

Treasury Secretary Bessent was the recipient of the letter urging the expiration of Russian oil sanctions waivers.

29%·71%

GV Wire

Mar 31

Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran

Secretary Bessent defended the administration's decision to exempt certain oil exports, arguing that critics have overstated the resulting financial windfall.

Foreign PolicyBudget/Spending

33%·67%

EIN News - Business

Mar 23

THE SWAMP LOG — A Boiling Point, Masters of Surprise, Bound for Atlantis

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the administration's decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Iranian oil barrels.

38%·62%

Cryptoinamerica

Giancarlo Leaves Law Firm to Focus on Crypto and AI

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to speak at the Institute of International Finance amid calls to pass the Clarity Act.

Budget/SpendingEconomy

Politico

The return of Russia oil sanctions

Secretary Scott Bessent defended the temporary sanctions waiver as a measured step to mitigate global oil price spikes.

43%·57%

Washington Examiner

Foreign PolicyEnvironment/Climate

Daily on Energy: Iran and oil updates, Maine bans data centers, and a look at the TotalEnergies deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the U.S. will not renew licenses for Russian and Iranian oil purchases.

St. Vincent Tribune – St. Vincent & Caribbean News, Culture & Economy+1

US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran

Secretary Bessent announced that Washington is preparing new economic actions intended as the 'financial equivalent' of military attacks.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Axios+1

Apr 14

Kevin Warsh will face the Senate next week - Axios

Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about the confirmation and advocated for Kevin Warsh to lead the next economic cycle.

63%·37%

Associated Press+2

Apr 17

Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West - AP News

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that gasoline prices could fall to three dollars per gallon by late summer.

US sanctions sons of Nicaragua’s leaders and officials in the country’s gold industry - AP News

Secretary Bessent announced the sanctions, stating the U.S. will not allow the illicit confiscation of American-owned assets.

78%·22%

Associated Press

Mar 31

Trump's strategy to calm markets during Iran war is falling flat

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the administration's market strategy and noted that global oil supplies remain sufficient.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

67%·33%

Naiop