Eyes widen after Kristen Welker's brutal takedown of Trump official: 'Give it up, man'Political analysts were astounded Sunday after NBC News' Kristen Welker uncorked a brutal takedown of a Trump administration official on "Meet the Press." Welker interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the current economic conditions ahead of the midterms. During the interview, Welker challenged Bessent's position that high prices are a…Raw Story6d agoWhole story →Economytreasury secretary interview
‘Kristen, That’s Not True’: Scott Bessent Tussles With NBC Host On Russia Sanctions‘They continue to gorge on Russian energy’Daily Caller6d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyrussia sanctions debate
Bessent: Dropping oil prices before 2026 ends 'will depend' on Iran conflictTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that oil prices could go down before the end of the year, but it will depend on the Iran war. NBC News's "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker asked Bessent about the chances of lower prices by the start of 2027, adding President Trump's assertion that "this is his...The Hill6d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyiran conflict update
Has Kristen Welker Ever Been Weaker?Twenty years ago, Democrat politicians had a reason to be queasy over making an appearance on NBC‘s “Meet the Press.” Back then, host Tim Russert asked pointed questions, often relying on research to bring up potentially embarrassing statements and actions. Even Barack Obama knew he was going to get a serious probe of his past...The Daily Signal7d agoWhole story →Government
Higher Treasury yields deliver reality check on hot economy: analysisElevated Treasury yields will complicate both Federal Reserve policy and Treasury financing.CNBC1mo agoWhole story →Economytreasury yields surge
Scott Bessent says prices will come down after Iran war: ‘we will get to the other side’In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says an “energy supply shock” is straining the U.S. economy due to the war in Iran.NBC News6d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyiran war economic impact
Ted Lieu Slams Scott Bessent Over Trump $1 Coin Push, Says 'Can You Please Focus on the Economy?'Lieu criticizes Treasury Secretary Bessent for promoting a Trump-themed coin instead of focusing on economic issues facing Americans.Benzinga3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyTed Lieutrump coin controversy
Donald Trump's Big Rally Boast Gets Instant Fact Check From Camera OperatorThe president’s claim about the packed venue was followed by a rather revealing camera pan.HuffPost17d agoWhole story →Governmenttrump rally fact check
