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Democrats gear up for offensive against Trump’s Treasury

If they take control of Congress, Democrats on tax-writing and financial oversight panels plan to target the president’s alleged self-dealing, setting up a showdown with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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POLITICO· Oct 22, 8:45 AMDemocrats gear up for offensive against Trump’s Treasury

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