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Trump administration not in a rush to replace Powell, Treasury chief Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that the Trump administration was not in a rush to nominate a new ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Bessent tamps down Powell threats
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Calls for ‘Internal Review’ of Federal Reserve As Pressure on Jerome Powell Mounts
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is calling for a review of the central bank's operations as Federal Reserve Chair ...
Trump And Scott Bessent Take Turns Hammering Jerome Powell As Against Fed Chair Heats Up
In the Oval Office, President Trump and Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent had tough words for Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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 ...
Scott Bessent confirms moves to replace Jerome Powell are under way: ‘There’s a formal process that’s already starting’
The Treasury secretary also stated his preference that Powell step down from the Fed entirely when his term ends.
Powell calls for 'safe, sound' U.S. bank system as Bessent shows vague support
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke of a need to maintain a "safe, sound and efficient" U.S. banking system while Treasury ...