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Possible Trump Treasury secretary says he'd work with Musk to cut federal spending
Hedge fund founder John Paulson, an ally of former President Trump, said in a new interview that he will work with tech billionaire Elon Musk to “reduce federal spending” if tapped to serve as ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says Trump's top priorities will be tax cuts, Iran sanctions and tariffs
Tax cuts are 'a signature part of his program,' Mnuchin said in a "Squawk Box" interview.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Elon Musk endorses Trump's transition co-chair Howard Lutnick for Treasury secretary
Elon Musk posted on X his endorsement of the billionaire CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald on Saturday.Business - CNBC - November 16 -
Trump thinks he can fix golf's mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump has said it would take about 15 minutes to sort out golf's messSports - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Fight over Trump’s Treasury secretary blamed for some stock-market jitters as candidate pool grows
Investors need a scorecard to keep track of the array of candidates vying to be President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, and that was likely part of the reason for stock-market weakness, ...Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
How Scott Bessent Went From Democratic Donor to Trump Treasury Secretary Pick
The hedge fund investor predicted last year that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s political fortunes were on the rise.Business - The New York Times - 9 hours ago -
How Scott Bessent Went From Democratic Donor to Trump Treasury Secretary Pick
The hedge fund investor predicted last year that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s political fortunes were on the rise.Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
No mojitos and no lights: Cuba’s tourism industry fights losing battle
Power cuts and shortages of basic items plague Communist-ruled island’s vital sectorWorld - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
Ex-Barclays chief John Varley pulled back into fight to clear bank’s name
Financial Conduct Authority fined lender £50mn over 2008 emergency fundraisingWorld - Financial Times - 13 hours ago -
UN climate summit on the brink of collapse as vulnerable nations walk out
Germany accuses Saudi Arabia and Russia of trying to block progress on efforts to cut fossil fuel useWorld - Financial Times - 9 hours ago -
Trump's Treasury pick search
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump mulls new Treasury options, Commerce pick President-elect Trump is ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump's Treasury search
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump’s hunt for Treasury secretary nears end President-elect Trump has been ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Advice for the next White House press secretary (from a former press secretary)
Because no day is ever the same, and there is no playbook for the job, I have a few tips for the next press secretary.Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump picks Howard Lutnik for commerce secretary, Sean Duffy for transportation secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnik to be his commerce secretary and former Wisconsin congressman-turned Fox host Sean Duffy to be secretary of ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Ukrainians put on brave face after Trump’s victory
Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Republican’s ‘decisive leadership’ amid angst in Kyiv over how new US president will ‘end war’World - Financial Times - November 6 -
Spain fines budget airlines $179m and wants ban on hand luggage charges
The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Trump Picks Burgum for Interior Secretary
The North Dakota governor helped strengthen ties between the oil industry and President-elect Donald J. Trump.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Does the U.S. need a secretary of loneliness?
Here’s why governments should invest in fighting social isolation.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Burgum: Interior Secretary and energy czar
Presented by American Chemistry Council — Plus: House Democrats want expanded offshore drilling protections ahead of transition {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Treasuries sell-off reverberates through global markets
Volatility returns ahead of US election as government debt is hit by stronger economic dataBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises
U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Treasury trims fourth-quarter borrowing estimate
The Treasury Department said Monday that it expects to borrow $546 billion in the fourth quarter, which is $19 billion lower than previously estimated.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Treasury must compensate Scotland for tax hike - Robison
The Scottish finance secretary has warned a rise in National Insurance could cost the government £500m.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Lobbying World: Treasury appointee joins Cornerstone
Ron Storhaug is joining Cornerstone Government Affairs’s federal government relations team ahead of the 2025 tax fight. Storhaug was previously deputy assistant secretary for tax and budget at the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Treasury yields are red flag for markets’ Trump euphoria
Markets look through near-term loosening to medium-term picture for inflation and growthWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Bid to soften farm tax change rejected by Treasury
The department for rural affairs suggested exempting some older farmers from having to pay, Newsnight is told.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Treasury yields finish mixed as spike in rates sparks buying demand
Yields on U.S. government debt closed little changed on Friday after a post-data spike in rates triggered buying demand for most Treasurys.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
The Race to Lead Trump’s Treasury Dept. Is Becoming a Cliffhanger
Howard Lutnick? Scott Bessent? Marc Rowan? Kevin Warsh? The president-elect’s list of candidates has grown longer, clouding the future of the department.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago