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‘The state of our union is more indebted than ever’: Budget watchdog continues war of words with Trump White House

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget took heat over the weekend, with Scott Bessent saying its leader “should be ashamed.”

Fortune

‘Maya MacGuineas should be ashamed’: Scott Bessent launches war of words with the nonpartisan think tank that agrees with Trump on tariffs

For her part, MacGuineas said Bessent’s diatribe was “a bit of an odd response.”

Fortune

Democrats demand government refund billions in Trump tariff money

The measure would prioritize refunds for small businesses and encourages importers, wholesalers and large companies to pass the refunds on to their customers

The Independent UK

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Goldman Sachs says U.S. consumers are stuck with higher prices even after Supreme Court ruling opens door to $180 billion in tariff refunds

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed doubt that households would receive any money raised from tariffs: “I got a feeling the American people won’t see it.”

Fortune

Scott Bessent has ‘got a feeling’ that $175 billion raised under the IEEPA is lost to the American people for good

“My sense is that could be dragged out for weeks, months, years,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Fortune

US tariff policy ‘hasn’t changed’ despite supreme court ruling, trade chief says

Jamieson Greer also said US won’t pull out of deals with UK, EU and others after court declared Trump tariffs illegal

The Guardian - US

Trump’s trade war risks undermining his hopes of hefty US interest rate cuts

Upping tariffs may have lifted the president’s mood but it is a headache for the Federal Reserve and its next chair

The Guardian - UK

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Texans shouldn’t expect Supreme Court ruling against tariffs to bring prices down soon, economists say

The order wiped out many of the Trump administration's tariffs, but Trump promised Friday to find other ways to restore them.

The Texas Tribune

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Now Owns Bitcoin. Should You Buy the No. 1 Crypto Here?

Solomon, a longtime Bitcoin skeptic, now says he owns a small amount of BTC.

Barchart

The Latest: Trump addresses press after Supreme Court strikes down his sweeping tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda

The Independent UK

In Arkansas and Illinois, Groceries Just Got Cheaper, But Not By Much

Arkansas and Illinois are the most recent states to repeal sales tax on groceries. Will it really help shoppers with their food bills?

Kiplinger

Investors are already nervy about international buyers backing away from US debt: China might be beginning to do just that

BRIC nations have been “quietly leaving the Treasury market,” ING observed in December.

Fortune

Ukraine-Russia war latest: US ‘aims for March peace deal’ amid fallout over Putin general shooting

The ambitious goal has been discussed between Ukrainian and US negotiators, sources said

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv and Moscow hold major prisoner exchange

Whitkoff says ‘significant work remains’ as second day of US-led peace talks in Abu Dhabi concludes: What we know on day 1,444

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In a wild twist, Donald Trump says he’s fine with his employees footing the bill for his $10 billion lawsuit—as long as it goes somewhere else

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The Independent UK

When will Americans receive Trump’s promised $2,000 tariff checks? Even the president isn’t quite sure

President Donald Trump said he would promise to deliver the checks before immediately contradicting himself and saying he ‘may’ make a commitment

The Independent UK

Democratic lawmakers clash with Bessent in fiery hearing: ‘Can someone shut him up?’

The hearing about oversight of the U.S. financial system devolved into insults several times

Fortune

Scott Bessent’s ‘gotcha’ moment on Trump’s tariffs and inflation: He denies writing ‘Tariffs are inflationary’ in letter to hedge fund investors

In 2024 Bessent wrote: “Tariffs are inflationary and would strengthen the dollar.” He denied this before the House Financial Services Committee.

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The Independent UK

Watch: Nicki Minaj’s foul-mouthed rap while dancing with Scott Bessent

Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Scott Bessent for a viral TikTok trend to promote new investment accounts for children, known as Trump accounts.

Fortune

Meet the first CEO of the IRS: A Jamie Dimon protégé facing a $5 trillion test this tax season

Wall Street legend Frank Bisignano has become the most prominent businessperson to dive into government work.

Fortune

Meet Trump’s next Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: He wants a back-seat central bank, a more bullish monetary policy, and for his dog to live a really long time

Trump confirmed Warsh as the Fed chair nominee Friday morning. Here’s what might be in store for the central bank.

Roll Call

Warsh's path to Fed chair may face even GOP obstacle in Senate

President Trump says he'll nominate Kevin Warsh, a Federal Reserve Board member from 2006 to 2011, to be the next chairman.

The Times of India

‘Respect Canadian sovereignty’: Canada’s message to US amid Alberta separatist reports

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged the United States to "respect Canada's sovereignty" after reports of US President Donald Trump's team meeting an Alberta separatist group three times since April 2025 surfaced. This also follows US treasury secretary Scott Bessent's remark on Alberta, stating that "Albertans are very independent people."

Fortune

Bessent accuses Carney of ‘virtue signaling’ after his big speech at Davos, with divorce between Canada and America in the air

“In my investment career, I’ve seen what happens when a technocrat tries to pivot and become a politician—never really works out well.”

Reason

Scott Bessent Says Construction Jobs Are Booming Under Trump's Tariffs. Government Data Show the Opposite.

Meanwhile, Trump is touting low gas prices, which are due in part to the lack of tariffs on oil and gasoline.

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