Treasury Secretary Bessent Testifies on Budget and Fiscal Policy

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Published: 2026-06-04T15:15:00Z
Category: finance
Source: PBS NewsHour
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before a House Ways and Means Committee budget hearing. He addressed questions concerning a legal settlement involving former President Donald Trump and the IRS, along with the Justice Department's decision to discontinue an "anti-weaponization fund." This testimony highlights legislative scrutiny of government financial policies and spending, which can influence the broader fiscal outlook.

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