Scott Bessent defends Treasury intervention, Trump economy in contentious House hearing

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Bessent defended the administration's Treasury-market intervention, economic record and AI policy while lawmakers tried to pin him down on borrowing and energy.

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  • Bessent defended the administration's Treasury-market intervention, economic record and AI policy while lawmakers tried to pin him down on borrowing and energy.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:11:56 UTC.

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