Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel
In testimony, Scott Bessent said the U.S. must secure vulnerable supply chains, and levy sanctions to address national ...
Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions at treasury confirmation hearing
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax ...
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Trump nominee for Treasury opposes higher taxes on billionaires, decries federal spending
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury secretary appeared on track for Senate confirmation after a wide-ranging ...
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Russian troops capture Ukrainian town of Shevchenko. The reason is more than just territorial gains
Besides, Russia also wants to quash any possibility of Ukraine exchanging its vast mineral resources in exchange for US aid. Senators like Lindsey Graham had argued that Washington must support ...
For the first time, Russia labels independent media outlet as 'terrorist group'
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has designated the independent media outlet Komi Daily as a "terrorist organization," several news outlets reported on Jan. 13, citing recent changes on the FSB ...
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Lindsey Graham Shouts Down GOP For 'Playing Russian Roulette' To Get Tax Cuts
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) raised his voice at Republicans who want to pass tax cuts at the same time as border security measures.
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Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions
MOSCOW, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry on Saturday denounced new U.S. sanctions against Moscow's energy sector as an attempt to harm Russia's economy at the risk of destabilising ...
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Lindsey Graham Issues Warning to Republicans Pushing Tax Cuts
The South Carolina senator pushed for putting border security ahead of tax cuts during a Fox News interview Sunday.