Scott Bessent

Trump: Elon Musk-Led DOGE Can Act Only With Administration Approval
Trump: Elon Musk-Led DOGE Can Act Only With Administration Approval
February 03, 2025  |  Politics

President Donald Trump said Monday (Feb. 3) that Elon Musk can “let people go” only with the approval of the administration and not in instances...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Over as CFPB Acting Director
February 03, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Monday (Feb. 3) that President Donald Trump designated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the CFPB’s acting director Friday (Jan....

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Elon Musk-Led DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Department Payment System
Elon Musk-Led DOGE Gains Access to Treasury Department Payment System
February 02, 2025  |  Politics

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly has access to the system that disburses money on behalf of the federal government, having been...

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Trade, the Economy and Regulatory Pauses Marked Week’s Blizzard of Executive Orders
Trade, the Economy and Regulatory Pauses Marked Week’s Blizzard of Executive Orders
January 26, 2025  |  Politics

The first week of Trump 2.0 started off with a bang — certainly as measured by the blizzard of executive actions that were signed by...

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Crypto Sector Hopes Trump Brings ‘Level Regulatory Playing Field’
Crypto Sector Hopes Trump Brings ‘Level Regulatory Playing Field’
January 19, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

For years, the cryptocurrency sector has asked the U.S. for a clearer regulatory framework. With a new president to take office, the industry is hoping...

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