The National Savings Bank (NSB) of Sri Lanka has handed over its Annual Report for 2025 to the Treasury Secretary.

Donald Trump controversially stated he was glad about the death of former FBI chief Robert Mueller, a remark notably omitted from Fox News's coverage. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has since responded to Trump's post regarding Mueller's death.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reiterated that the United States possesses 'plenty' of funds to finance a potential war with Iran, despite no formal funding request yet from the Trump administration, and promises Americans will not face tax hikes, with reports questioning if the conflict will end soon.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US has "plenty" of funds for the Iran war but is seeking more from Congress, while dismissing questions about possible tax increases.

Treasury Secretary Bessant has publicly denied any government intervention in the market, responding to speculation amidst a recent surge in oil prices.

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says White House is prepared to tolerate the trade to avoid supply shortages

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent left a live Sky News interview after being urgently summoned to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Things are getting so tense in the U.S.-Iran conflict, even Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent got yanked mid-interview to speak to President Trump!

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent firmly rejected the notion that a war with Iran could become economically unfeasible for the United States, stating "absolutely not" when asked about potential financial limits.

The United States has temporarily allowed India to purchase Russian oil already stranded at sea to ease short‑term global supply pressures amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. U.S.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov's comments came hours after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington has issued a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".

US Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated on the 4th that the 10% tariff measure currently applied to a wide range of countries, including Japan, could be raised to 15% as early as this week.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that President Donald Trump's recently proposed global 15% tariff will be implemented this week, also predicting an increase in US customs revenue.

The US Treasury Secretary anticipates that American tariffs will return to levels seen before a recent Supreme Court ruling, with changes expected to take effect this week.

Senators Ask Treasury To Unilaterally Index Capital Gains, Bypassing Congress Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott are asking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unilaterally implement a major capital gains tax cut -- by letting taxpayers adjust their cost basis to account for the effects of inflation. In a letter they intended to send on Tuesday, the pair will argue that it's within Bessent's authority to make such a move, without the need for legislation, “Using your executive auth...

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers steps down as a professor over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers plans to resign from his professorship at Harvard University at the end of the academic year, following his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Sources indicate that the US Treasury Secretary initiated a yen-dollar rate check in January, signaling attention to currency movements.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that approximately 3 million children have signed up for Trump accounts in an early push.

The Prime Minister of Qatar held meetings with the US Vice President and Treasury Secretary, indicating ongoing diplomatic engagements between the two nations.

Scott Bessent accused NBC's Kristen Welker of "terrible framing" during an exchange about Iranian oil on Sunday, as the host pressed the treasury secretary on why the U.S. lifted sanctions.

The US Treasury Secretary stated the government has funds for a war with Iran but is requesting an additional $200 billion from Congress for future military equipment, ruling out tax increases.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Trump administration is "winning this crucial fight at an even faster pace than anticipated" through "Operation Epic Fury," calling Iran the "head of the global terrorism snake."

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a minister in the Trump administration, commented on 'desertion at all levels' within Iran and suggested that an important Iranian island might become US property.

In the interview, Scott Bessent said that he would ‘trust’ his child’s life in President Trump’s hands

U.S. Treasury Secretary said “absolutely not” ​when ⁠asked whether there was a ‌price ‌that ⁠could cause ⁠him to confront President Donald Trump ​and say ‌the Iran war was no longer affordable

As the Iran-Israel war in the Middle East squeezes global oil supply, the Trump administration hosted Latin American leaders and the US treasury secretary pivoted from a tone of authority to one of partnership - a shift in language.

Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has given the Modi government its certificate for faithfully following President…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration is exploring the possibility of easing sanctions on Russian oil to boost global supply and prevent shortages.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that a new US global tariff will likely rise to 15 percent from 10 percent "sometime this week," as President Donald Trump's administration is working to replace its emergency tariffs that the Supreme Court recently struck down. Bessent made the remarks in a CNBC interview, as Trump has said his administration will raise the temporary tariff amid efforts to maintain his trade policy following last month's court ruling against his use of the Inte

U.S. Treasury Secretary has indicated that President Trump's threatened 15 percent tariff hike is likely to be implemented this week, following a previous 10 percent universal levy imposed last month.

Scott Bessent, tasked by Trump to sever trade ties with Spain, stated that Spain 'acted terribly' and was 'taking advantage' within the NATO framework, putting American lives at risk.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says oil market well supplied amid Iran war  Reuters

Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott have called on the Treasury Secretary to approve a $200 billion tax cut on capital gains without requiring congressional approval.

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers stops teaching at Harvard University after revelations about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that Washington helped spark recent protests in Iran by creating a U.S. dollar shortage, leading to runaway inflation.

Treasury Secretary Bessent blames political "venom" after deadly security incident at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Suspect shot, killed by authorities Sunday.

A counselor to the Treasury Secretary, Bessent, commented on experiencing 'very strong disinflationary growth' in the economy.

The US Treasury Department has formally demanded that the Financial Times retract a report concerning Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's views on increased oversight of the Federal Reserve, labeling the article as 'manufactured'.

Qatar's Prime Minister has met with the US Vice President and Treasury Secretary, engaging in high-level discussions as the US expects the Middle East war to conclude within weeks without ground troops.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says relaxing restrictions on Russian oil may bring limited additional revenue to Moscow due to lower global prices.

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefit

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US may soon remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers, an action he believes will increase oil supply and lower prices, though long-term effects remain uncertain.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might "unsanction" Iranian oil that is already being shipped, as energy prices soar due to the war in the Middle East. The post…

Trump-Xi meeting could be delayed, White House says  The Straits Times

US Treasury Secretary Scott Besed abruptly left a live interview after being informed that Donald Trump wanted to see him 'immediately.' Besed was speaking during a live broadcast when he received the urgent summons.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Besed stated that no price would make the war with Iran economically unfeasible, in response to a question from Sky News.

Congress criticizes the Modi government, calling Prime Minister Modi's actions "cowardly" after the US Treasury Secretary praised India for agreeing to halt Russian oil imports.

India received temporary relief in energy supply on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent announced a 30-day exemption allowing Indian refineries to purchase...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that President Trump's plan to raise universal tariffs to 15% could be implemented this week, with authorities aiming to reinstate previous tariffs within five months.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that overall tariff rates, which fell after a Supreme Court ruling last month, would be back to previous levels within five months.

Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that the U.S. will make a series of announcements aimed at supporting oil trade in the Gulf region.

The UK Treasury Secretary and Swedish Finance Minister co-authored an article urging people not to believe Russian propaganda about its economy, asserting that it is not as strong as portrayed.

Larry Summers, former US Treasury Secretary and Harvard President, announced his retirement from teaching at the end of the academic year due to controversies surrounding his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

The former US Treasury Secretary has resigned from his position at Harvard following connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that US sanctions contributed to a dollar shortage and inflation in Iran, leading to recent protests.

Treasury Secretary Bessent has provided a candid assessment of the current economic outlook, sharing a blunt forecast on the state of the economy.