Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel
In testimony, Scott Bessent said the U.S. must secure vulnerable supply chains, and levy sanctions to address national ...
Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions at treasury confirmation hearing
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax ...
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What does Ukraine have to offer the deal-loving Trump? $11 trillion worth of strategically important minerals to start with.
By Ben Aris in Berlin Trump loves a deal and he won’t continue to support Ukraine in its war against Russia unless he feels ...
Trump treasury pick: Extending Trump tax cuts 'single most important economic issue'
Extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a top economic priority, and failing to keep tax cuts in place will wreak havoc ...
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Trump nominee for Treasury opposes higher taxes on billionaires, decries federal spending
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury secretary appeared on track for Senate confirmation after a wide-ranging ...
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The Latest: Burgum, Zeldin and more appear for confirmation hearings, Bondi returns for day 2
Republicans focused on how Turner can support deregulation to spur development and increase the nation’s housing stock. The first Black person selected to be a member of Trump’s second term cabinet ...
For the first time, Russia labels independent media outlet as 'terrorist group'
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has designated the independent media outlet Komi Daily as a "terrorist organization," several news outlets reported on Jan. 13, citing recent changes on the FSB ...
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Toward a New Russia Policy: An Agenda for the Trump Administration
With U.S.-Russian relations at their most strained since the Cold War, reducing the risk of direct military confrontation and ...