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Scott Bessent warns the US government could declare ‘national housing emergency’ this fall — why that’s a serious red flag (and what to do about it)

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Housing affordability has become one of the most pressing issues in America — and the Trump administration is ...
Washington Examiner

What Scott Bessent’s housing emergency preview means for housing market

Nov. 28, 2025 – 20:36 – On Labor Day, Scott Bessent visited DC-area restaurant workers, backing Trump’s “no tax on tips” plan in the Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Market-savvy Treasury chief Scott Bessent emerges as unlikely MAGA warrior

Treasury secretaries have long avoided partisanship, fearing that it might undermine their credibility with investors and leaders. Not Scott Bessent.
Reuters

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he was optimistic about ...

Billionaire Ray Dalio joins push to fund Trump Accounts, pledging $75 million to Connecticut kids

The U.S. Treasury asked major philanthropic donors to contribute to new investment accounts for children Wednesday in part of ...
The New York Times

As Prices Pinch, Bessent Looks for Ways to Mollify Wary Consumers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has offered a variety of creative justifications for President Trump’s import duties. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington Before Scott Bessent became Treasury ...