Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday played down the recent weakness in the stock market, saying the White House was focused on the long term. "I'm not concerned about a little bit of ...

If you know just one thing about President Obama's nominee for Treasury secretary, Jack Lew, there's a good chance it's this: He has a loopy signature. "The stylish scribble starts off with large ...

In a speech to The Economic Club of New York Thursday, the Treasury Secretary said his department would lead an effort to refocus the work of Washington’s financial regulators on material financ ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump is creating a "win-win" partnership between the United States and Ukraine as discussions deepen over access to the country’s rare ...

The following is the transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 2, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: Good morning to you ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent staunchly defended President Trump’s tariffs on Thursday, arguing that trade policy should focus less on getting the lowest possible prices and more on putting ...

WASHINGTON − Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Friday that the U.S. economy could enter a "detox period" as the Trump administration shifts from robust government spending to push more ...

SCOTT BESSENT, SECRETARY OF TREASURY: Look, Laura, it was a group decision that President Zelenskyy needed to be moved out of the oval. And I've got to tell you, we were in shock.