Scott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders
Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.
Investors rejoice at Scott Bessent confirmation testimony
Scott Bessent's wise comments on tariffs, taxes, spending, and debt calmed investors and sent markets soaring.
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US Treasury to take "extraordinary measures" to avoid debt default
The US Treasury Department will start taking "extraordinary measures" next week to avoid risking a default on government debt, Secretary Janet Yellen said. | TAG24 ...
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Could the Bull Market in Corn Spill Over Into Soybeans and Wheat?
Jerry Gulke thinks the strength in corn can pull up wheat and even soybeans because farmers will likely plant more corn and ...
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Democrats introduce FAIR Act to raise federal pay in 2026
Trump’s second term agenda includes cutting ‘slackers’ from federal workforce, former OMB official says ...
CBO projects US debt to grow $23.9 trillion in 10 years, not including costs of extending tax cuts
The national debt is slated to rise by $23.9 trillion over the next decade, a sum that does not include trillions of dollars ...
5 things the nominee for Treasury Secretary signaled about what markets can expect in a 2nd Trump term
Bessent said he believed Trump's presidency would help "unleash a new economic golden age," which could include more jobs and ...
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Treasury secretary nominee Bessent owns North Dakota farmland
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick as Treasury secretary, owns North Dakota farmland on which he earns between $100,000 and $1 million per year, but plans to divest himself of it if he is ...