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Bessent Says ‘No Rush’ to Choose Successor to Fed’s Powell
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that there’s “no rush” to identify a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ...
Bessent says Powell doesn't need to resign but should conduct internal review
There have been no indications from Powell that he plans to step down despite a barrage of criticism from the Trump ...
'Not going to fire him': Secy. Bessent shrugs off Trump’s attacks on Fed Chair Powell
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Morning Joe to defend President Trump’s aggressive trade strategy, insisting “who pays ...
Bessent tamps down Powell threats
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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 ...
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Scott Bessent Swats Down Jonathan Lemire’s Gotcha Questions On Fed Chair
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed MSNBC host Jonathan Lemire’s negatively framed questions on Wednesday about ...
Scott Bessent backs Jerome Powell: 'There's nothing that tells me he should step down right now’
Amid tensions with the White House, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying there's no need ...
Bessent Says Powell Should Finish Out Term if He Wants
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that embattled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should finish out his term ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says ‘formal process’ to find Jerome Powell’s successor has started
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a “formal process” to find a successor for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ...