Scott Bessent 6 days ago IRS issues termination notice to top aide linked to Obama-era Tea Party targeting scandal EXCLUSIVE: A top aide to former Obama official Lois Lerner who targeted conservatives and conservative groups received a notice of proposed removal from the IRS, Fox News Digital has learned.
Opinion August 29 Unlikely allies: Trump, Pelosi and the push to ban congressional stock trading Bipartisan legislation to prohibit congressional stock trading clears committee with support from Trump, Pelosi, and lawmakers across the political spectrum.
Mexican Cartel Violence August 13 US treasury sanctions 'brutally violent' cartel for timeshare fraud in tourist hotspot, warns Americans The Treasury Department is now warning current U.S.-based owners of timeshares and those considering the purchase of a Mexico-based timeshare, to conduct "appropriate due diligence."
Opinion July 24 Good economic data is bad news for Trump’s interest rate push U.S. fiscal situation with $37 trillion in debt makes Trump's push for 1% interest rates difficult despite strong consumer spending, as Treasury yields remain market-driven.
Congress June 12 Dem lashes out at Bessent during heated committee hearing exchange: 'Excuse me' Democratic Del. Stacey Plaskett and Treasury Secretary Bessent clash at congressional hearing over economic data presentation.
Politics June 11 Democrat congresswoman draws boos over 'shameful' sexism remark in committee hearing with Treasury Secretary Rep. Linda Sanchez sparks backlash after accusing Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent of sexism during heated House hearing on tariffs and trade with China.
Politics June 9 Trump admin sanctions El Chapo's children, violent fentanyl-trafficking cartel arm Los Chapitos El Chapo's sons and Los Chapitos faction sanctioned by Treasury Department following cartel-linked killing of US Marine veteran as officials target Sinaloa cartel finances.
Syria May 23 Syria granted sanctions waiver by Trump administration to encourage rebuilding Syria receives sanctions relief under Trump, allowing reconstruction while prohibiting transactions benefiting Russia, Iran, or Assad regime supporters.
Immigration May 23 Trump sanctions are ‘full-frontal assault’ on organized crime at the border, expert says New sanctions launched by the Treasury Department are a “full-frontal assault" on one of the most violent cartels at the southern border, an expert told Fox News Digital.
Sanctions May 21 Violent Mexican drug gang's high ranking members sanctioned by Trump The Trump administration on Wednesday sanctioned two high-ranking members of the Cartel del Noreste — one of the most violent drug trafficking organizations in Mexico and a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, Fox News Digital has learned.
Iran May 13 Trump hits Iran’s pocketbook as he dangles a carrot in Middle East speech Trump administration sanctioned firms operating in Iran’s illicit international oil trade, as President Trump offered Tehran a "much brighter future" should it come to a nuclear deal with the U.S.
White House May 12 Trump says China agrees to 'fully' open country's markets to US businesses President Donald Trump told reporters Monday at the White House that the arrangement arguably was the most significant development stemming from the trade negotiations.
Donald Trump May 11 Trump and China close in on trade deal after productive talks, Bessent says President Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided an update on its productive trade negotiations with China.
Crime May 9 Massachusetts suspect charged with attempting to assassinate a Cabinet nominee A suspect arrested outside the U.S. Capitol in January with Molotov cocktails and a knife has been charged with the attempted assassination Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Iran May 8 Trump targets Iranian oil with sanctions, increasing pressure on Islamic Republic to make deal on nukes Trump administration on Thursday targeted Iranian oil with a new sanctions — increasing pressure on Iran to make a deal with the U.S. to prevent nuclear proliferation, Fox News Digital has learned.
White House May 8 Trump signals China 'very much' interested in securing trade deal ahead of Switzerland negotiations Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is poised to launch trade negotiations with China in Switzerland on Saturday.
Media May 6 Scott Bessent says US doesn't want to decouple from China ahead of scheduled meeting with Chinese counterpart Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives "The Ingraham Angle" an update on trade negotiations with China and their next talks with Chinese counterparts.
White House April 12 Here's what happened during Trump's 12th week in office Trump announced the U.S. would lower reciprocal tariffs for other countries, while also revealing that his administration would immediately hike tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%.
Scott Bessent April 9 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denies that tariff pause is due to market declines Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied that the president's move to implement a blanket pause on his tariffs was the result of declines in the financial markets, arguing the action was part of Trump's strategy all along.
White House April 5 Here's what happened during Trump's 11th week in office President Donald Trump marked the week unveiling an unprecedented wave of tariffs on imports to the U.S., aligning with his position that countries have long taken advantage of the U.S.
White House April 4 How we got to Liberation Day: A look at Trump’s past comments on tariffs President Donald Trump has routinely declared tariffs as one of the most beautiful words in the dictionary and has regularly accused foreign countries of ripping off the U.S.
White House April 3 Here’s a closer look at Trump’s tariff plan: What to know about the new duties Trump unveiled the new tariffs in a ceremony at the White House’s Rose Garden on Wednesday for a "Make America Wealthy Again" event.
Fox News Flash April 2 Treasury Secretary Bessent tells countries not to retaliate after sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unpacks the Trump administration's sweeping retaliatory tariffs on "Special Report."
White House April 2 These are the 'Dirty 15' countries Trump might target with Liberation Day tariffs The White House has remained reticent regarding the specifics of the potential tariffs and the countries it plans to target. But these countries could be on the list.
Mexican Cartel Violence April 1 Sinaloa cartel slapped with Trump admin sanctions in blow to drug empire The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against six individuals and seven entities allegedly involved in a money laundering network that supports the Sinaloa cartel.
White House March 14 Trump admin cracks down on groups tied to Iran targeting US citizens, sanctions Iranian-linked Swedish gang The Treasury Department said Iran has increasingly utilized criminal networks to conduct attacks targeting the U.S. as well as attacks against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe.
Donald Trump March 5 Trump Treasury confirms it's eyeing IRS for 'streamlining' shake-up as tax season heats up The Trump administration's Treasury Department is considering a "wide range" of possibilities to streamline the tax agency, Fox News Digital learned.
