United States Secretary of the Treasury
United States Secretary of the Treasury (2025–)
| Born | 1962-08-21 · Conway, South Carolina |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | Yale University (BA) |
Portrait: United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a House Financial Services Committee hearing that recent Treasury buybacks were successful and reinforced U.S. credibility, even as the 10-year yield recently climbed above 5%.
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Reuters
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brushed aside short-term bond movements as the 10-year Treasury yield surged, while praising the U.S. market. He said that what happens over a month does not matter.
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CNBC
Japanese borrowing costs reached a 30-year high as the yen weakened to 160 per dollar on Tuesday and bond yields came under pressure. Traders were watching for a possible Japanese rate hike and potential intervention by Tokyo to support the yen, as mentioned by Bessent.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns about turbulence in the government bond market, saying fears over rising debt and yields fail to account for the strength of the U.S. economy and its fiscal outlook.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the U.S. Treasury will maintain its regular debt auction schedule, including for long-dated bonds, even as it increases buyback sizes for 10- to 30-year securities.
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A person familiar with the situation says Scott Bessent is staying at a military installation after Iran issued threats.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-12 13:48
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China should recognize their differences over artificial intelligence while exploring cooperation to reduce its risks and competing for AI supremacy.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 20:29
Scott Bessent and his family have relocated amid escalating threats attributed to Iran; former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman discusses reports that other Trump administration officials have also been threatened.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 19:00
Bessent has moved to live on a military base because of safety concerns, joining several Trump administration officials in doing so.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 16:45
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved from his Washington home to a military base after alleged Iranian threats reportedly intensified following a Wall Street Journal report. An expert says Iran may be deliberately extending its retaliation beyond the Middle East. US bases in Britain have also faced security threats linked to Iran, though Tehran’s ambassador denied involvement in a plot against RAF Fairford.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 15:33
Sources say Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to a military base. He had been living in Washington, D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 14:35
Fox News' Jacqui Heinrich reports on Secretary Scott Bessent's move to a military base as he faces increased threats from Iran.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 14:30
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved from his Washington-area home to a military base after an alleged Iranian threat to his life, the New York Times reported. Bessent has led the US sanctions and economic pressure campaign against Iran; the severity of the threat is unclear.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 08:09
Bessent said the United States and China should have no illusions as they both cooperate and compete on AI. During Xi’s September visit, Washington and Beijing agreed to start an AI dialogue and establish a communications channel to help defuse serious incidents.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 05:11
Bessent was reportedly moved to a military base because of Iranian threats against his life. The Justice Department said late Tuesday that three Iranian nationals had been indicted on terrorism-related charges.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 04:06
