Edition No. 108 · Thu 8 Oct 2026 · Story 21 of 48
Tension and turnover at Bessent's Treasury
The Wall Street Journal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has repeatedly dressed down staff while missing his growth, oil and deficit goals.
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