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Financial Times · 4h

Scott Bessent calls for probe into ‘the entire Federal Reserve institution’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called for an inquiry into the “entire Federal Reserve institution”, in the latest sign of how top Trump administration officials are cranking up pressure on the central bank.

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.

Trump admin live updates: Bessent calls for a review of 'entire Federal Reserve institution'

The Trump administration appears to be calling for a more expanded review on the Federal Reserve. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is now calling for a review of the entire Federal Reserve institution, not just recent building renovations.

Bessent tried to dissuade Trump from firing Powell

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 23h

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.

CNN on MSN · 6h

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.

CNBC on MSN · 1d

Bessent tried to dissuade Trump from firing Powell: WSJ

Jerome Powell has long been a target of President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized the Fed chair for not cutting interest rates.

4hon MSN

Scott Bessent focused on ‘quality of the deal, not the timing’ on tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent assured that the administration is more focused on “high-quality deals” for tariffs than ...

4h

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

President Donald Trump on Sunday disputed a Wall Street Journal story alleging that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged ...

Independent Journal Review19h

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 ...

5hon MSN

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 ...

Stocktwits on MSN7h

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 ...

Slingshot News on MSN2d

'I'm Not Gonna Answer': Scott Bessent Disrespects Senators To Their Faces As He Wipes His Glasses And Refuses To Answer Questions In Hearing

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 12, 2025, Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) pressed Treasury Secretary Scott ...

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