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United States — United States Congress & Scott Bessent

7 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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International
United States — United States Congress: Congress is the body whose control is at stake in the upcoming midterms. The war's unpopularity and economic impact could shift the balance of power.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent threatened unprecedented economic isolation for Iran, with new measures expected next week. His statements signal intensified economic warfare.
Aug 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
United States — United States Congress: Congress faces midterm elections that could be affected by the war's unpopularity.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent vowed unprecedented economic isolation measures against Iran, targeting its trading partners.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
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International
United States — United States Congress: Congress is considering windfall profit taxes on oil companies, which could affect their future earnings. The bills are part of the political response to high fuel prices.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent has imposed sanctions on Iran and commented on the economic impact of the war.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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Domestic
United States — United States Congress: Congress initially granted temporary access to the death file in 2021, enabling the verification program.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent announced the results and credited the administration's efforts, reinforcing his role in fiscal policy.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
United States — United States Congress: Congress, through the bipartisan letter, is applying political pressure on Apple to avoid Chinese memory chips, potentially influencing Apple's decisions.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent is one of the officials Apple has lobbied for approval.
Jul 30, 2026 · 38 articles
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International
United States — United States Congress: Congress is a target of lobbying efforts.
Scott Bessent: Bessent, as Treasury Secretary, is lobbied on trade and sanctions issues.
Jul 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
United States — United States Congress: Congress's ability to insulate agency heads from presidential removal was curtailed by the Slaughter ruling, shifting power to the executive.
Scott Bessent: Bessent has expressed support for Fed independence and Warsh's leadership, contrasting with Trump's pressure.
Apr 20, 2026 · 237 articles
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