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May 4, 2026

Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Americans about AI-driven bank account hacks as threats rapidly evolve

Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Americans about AI-driven bank account hacks as powerful new AI models expose vulnerabilities in financial systems.

May 3, 2026

Trump’s Iran crackdown ‘suffocating’ regime as oil wells could shut within days, Bessent says

Scott Bessent says the U.S. is "suffocating" Iran's regime through frozen assets, a naval blockade and escalating economic pressure on the IRGC.

April 30, 2026

Bessent hosts financial literacy fair, touts education as key to American dream

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent closed out Financial Literacy Month by hosting a fair for over 50 D.C. students with games, booths and vault tours.

April 15, 2026

Millions tap Trump tax cuts this filing season as refunds top $3,400

Over 53 million tax filers claimed Trump's signature tax cuts this season, with the average refund climbing above $3,400, Treasury Department data shows.

April 10, 2026

Bessent, Powell summon Wall Street CEOs for emergency meeting over Anthropic AI risks amid Pentagon dispute

Treasury's Bessent and Fed's Powell reportedly called a flash meeting with Wall Street bank heads to warn of cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's AI.

April 1, 2026

Trump administration makes major move to relieve 'unfair burden' on DHS workers as shutdown drags on

As the shutdown hits day 46, the Trump administration offered rare tax relief to DHS workers still reporting without pay, waiving penalties and interest.

March 30, 2026

Bessent says ‘more and more’ ships moving through Strait of Hormuz, could ease oil price pressure

Scott Bessent suggests the U.S. will retake Strait of Hormuz control, promising freedom of navigation to help stabilize global oil supply and costs.

March 22, 2026

Scott Bessent calls out 'terrible framing' during clash with NBC News host on Iranian oil

Scott Bessent accused NBC's Kristen Welker of "terrible framing" during an exchange about Iranian oil on Sunday, as the host pressed the treasury secretary on why the U.S. lifted sanctions.

March 16, 2026

Bessent pushes back on CNBC reporter over Trump’s Russian oil strategy

Scott Bessent challenged CNBC’s framing of global oil shortages, arguing markets remain supplied despite disruptions tied to the Iran conflict.

March 12, 2026

Powell's behind-the-scenes move after Trump's DOJ opened its criminal probe

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made 13 calls to lawmakers after the Justice Department opened a criminal probe into his congressional testimony about the Fed's renovations.