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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for a review of 'the entire' Federal Reserve

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday suggested a review of the Federal Reserve that would go beyond the current controversy over building renovations and look at its overall function.

Fox News on MSN · 11m

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for thorough review of Federal Reserve: 'Why has this happened?'

Center for Renewing America CEO Eric Teetsel weighs in on the Trump administration's intensifying conflict with the Federal Reserve and their upcoming court battle against Harvard University.

Reuters on MSN · 11h

US Treasury's Bessent calls for review of Fed non-monetary policy operations

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Federal Reserve's vital independence on monetary policy is threatened by its "mandate creep" into non-policy areas and he called on the U.S. central bank to conduct an exhaustive review of those operations.

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CNN on MSN · 21h

Bessent: The Trump administration should look into the Fed’s ‘many mistakes’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he believes the Federal Reserve system should be reviewed for potentially holding back the US economy, which is “on the cusp” of growth that could equal the dot-com boom seen in the 1990s.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

How Bessent Made the Case to Trump Against Firing Fed Chair Powell

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the president that ousting Jerome Powell entailed risks, including possible effects on the economy and potential legal and political obstacles.

Barron's · 1d

Bessent Made Case Against Firing Powell, Report Says

President Donald Trump stepped up his attacks on Jerome Powell last week–but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent came to the Federal Reserve chair's defense, The Wall Street Journal reported. Bessent in recent days privately laid out his case to Trump for why he believed Powell shouldn't be fired,

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Scott Bessent turns up the heat on the Fed, demands probe as Powell’s future hangs in balance

"What we need to do is examine the entire Federal Reserve institution and whether they have been successful," Bessent told ...

Independent Journal Review14h

Scott Bessent Brutalizes His Biden-Era Predecessor After She Invokes China In Attempt To Get At Trump

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasted former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in response to her criticizing the Trump ...

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Trump Flips Out Over WSJ Report Detailing 1 Piece Of Advice He Got From Scott Bessent

The Journal on Sunday published a report claiming that Bessent had recently made his case to Trump against Powell’s removal, ...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on U.S. trade talks: Quality of deals more important than timing

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest developments on U.S. trade negotiations, impact of ...

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Treasury Secretary Bessent bashes Fed 'fear mongering' over tariffs and says central bank should be reviewed

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on the latest Fed drama, pointing to the "fear-mongering" around tariffs and ...

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Bessent calls for deeper US bank regulatory reforms, scrapping dual capital requirements

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday called for deeper reforms of what he called an antiquated financial ...

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Bessent: Imposing Aug. 1 tariffs ‘will put more pressure' on trade partners for deals

The Treasury secretary and Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick both seem to view Aug. 1’s steep tariffs as added leverage in talks ...

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Scott Bessent Says US ‘Not Going To Rush’ Into Deal Ahead of August Tariff Deadline, Signals China Talks In ‘Near Future’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the U.S. is “not going to rush” just to close deals ahead of the August ...

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