Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out a run for office, but said he was open to serving as Federal Reserve chairman. Bessent has gained popularity beyond Trump’s base as a capable technocrat within the Trump administration, fueling speculation that he may run for office after he leaves the position. In an interview with the Wall […]
Bessent takes running for office ‘off the table’ but stays open to Fed chairman
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Fri 08:00 - Fox Business
Treasury Secretary Bessent forecasts largest bombing campaign yet, says Iran attempting 'economic chaos' - Fox Business
Sat 07:00 - thestreet.com
Bessent makes stunning claim about Iran and its oil - thestreet.com
Wed 16:44 - TRT World
US extends Iran oil waiver, says many Gulf allies requesting UAE-style currency swap lines - TRT World
Wed 18:14 - CNBC
Bessent says 'many' U.S. allies have asked for currency swaps amid Iran war turbulence - CNBC
Wed 20:41 - Seeking Alpha
Bessent says many U.S. allies have asked for currency swaps amid prolonged Iran conflict (DXY:) (DXY:) - Seeking Alpha
Fri 03:31 - Yahoo
Scott Bessent Says In 'Matter Of Days' Iranian Oil Wells Will Be Shut As US Blockade Chokes Kharg Storage Capacity - Yahoo
Fri 18:27 - Reuters
US sanctions wallets tied to Iran, freezing $344 million in cryptocurrency, Bessent says - Reuters
Fri 19:44 - Middle East Monitor
US Treasury announces new sanctions targeting Iran-linked cryptocurrency networks - Middle East Monitor
Fri 19:53 - La Libre (BE)
Washington freezes $344 million in cryptocurrencies linked to Iran
Fri 20:02 - ANSA Top News
Bessent freezes $344 million in cryptocurrencies linked to Iran
Fri 20:03 - ANSA Mondo
Bessent freezes $344 million in cryptocurrencies linked to Iran
Fri 21:59 - AP News
US won’t renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says - AP News
Sat 03:27 - India Today
Scott Bessent says US holds Hormuz blockade, rejects Iranian or Russian oil waivers - India Today
Sat 07:26 - Le Figaro
US freezes $344 million in Iran-linked cryptocurrencies
Sat 15:54 - Washington Examiner
Bessent takes running for office ‘off the table’ but stays open to Fed chairman