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19 entries, 29 Jul 2026 to 23 Aug 2026 · 2 undated

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      Bessent announces new CFIUS website modernizing information and navigation for investment review process

      “CFIUS plays a critical role in protecting U.S. national security while ensuring the United States remains the world’s most attractive destination for investment. With this new website, the Trump Administration is significantly upgrading CFIUS’ customer service, making it easier https://t.co/qqbPOQe73v”

      29 Jul 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent says record investment pouring into United States under Trump policies

      “Our Founding Fathers—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton—could never have imagined the economy America has built today. It is the envy of the world. As @POTUS has said, record investment is pouring into the United States. Thanks to President Trump's https://t.co/9LbBGUhOWG”

      31 Jul 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent urges Senate not to leave for recess without confirming Todd Blanche as Attorney General

      “.@DAGToddBlanche has been a trusted partner in advancing President Trump’s agenda and a proven leader @TheJusticeDept. His leadership has delivered real results and America is a safer place because of his work. The senate should not leave for recess without confirming him as”

      31 Jul 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent wishes JD Vance happy birthday, praising his devotion to country

      “Happy Birthday to @VP @JDVance, a fearless champion of President Trump and the America First agenda. More than the strength of his convictions and the might of his intellect, JD has given this Administration the full measure of his devotion to country, perhaps nowhere more https://t.co/7JRRhV7wLq”

      2 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent says Friday's coordinated foreign exchange actions countered disorderly yen movements

      “The Trump Administration delivers for America's trusted partners. Economic security is national security. And the U.S.-Japan alliance is built on both. Friday's coordinated foreign exchange actions countered disorderly yen movements. Treasury remains attentive and in close”

      2 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent administers oath of office to Jay Clayton as ninth Director of National Intelligence

      “It was an honor to administer the oath of office to my friend and patriot Jay Clayton as our nation’s ninth Director of National Intelligence in the presence of President Trump, his amazing family and loyal friends in the Oval Office this afternoon.   Jay’s career reflects rare https://t.co/oYG973mjfG”

      4 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent discusses Working Families Tax Cuts one year after signing at Frito-Lay facility

      “One year after President Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts into law, the promise of the American Dream is extending to every factory floor. It was great to join Speaker Johnson and Congressman Ciscomani at the Frito-Lay facility in Casa Grande, Arizona to discuss how the https://t.co/crTUUOySqx”

      6 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent says Treasury renewing Minnesota Geographic Targeting Order to combat fraud diverting state and federal dollars

      “Treasury promised to follow the money, and that is exactly what we are doing. We will continue to give law enforcement critical tools to trace criminal networks that siphon taxpayer dollars and move them overseas.  The Trump Administration will not allow criminals to profit from https://t.co/85jeaPiGxt”

      7 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent says jobs report understates strength as Main Street builds and workers prosper

      “With President Trump’s policies, the fundamentals for American prosperity are in place because American workers are the best in the world. Today’s jobs report understates the underlying strength of the real economy: Main Street is building, factories are producing, and workers https://t.co/ngSQ04Hd0d”

      7 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent congratulates Todd Blanche on being sworn in as Attorney General

      “Congratulations to @AGToddBlanche on being sworn in as Attorney General. He has been a trusted partner in advancing President Trump’s agenda and a proven leader at @TheJusticeDept. His leadership has delivered real results, and I know he will continue working tirelessly to”

      10 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent tells Robert Reich McDonald's problem is Burger King, suggests UC Berkeley should fire him

      “McDonald's problem is called Burger King, Professor. No wonder Bill Clinton fired you. UC Berkeley should too, if that’s what passes for “research.” https://t.co/2XHXR2XWCS”

      10 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent announces guidance allowing employers to contribute up to $2,500 tax-free annually to Trump Accounts for dependents

      “Trump Accounts are giving American families a new way to build wealth from day one. Today, Treasury is publishing guidance that will help families grow Trump Accounts by allowing employers to contribute up to $2,500 tax-free each year for employees’ dependents and giving”

      11 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent says Working Families Tax Cuts created certainty for private-sector growth at Vermeer facility

      “President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts created the certainty and conditions necessary for durable, private-sector growth. Great to join @RepMMM and @ShopfloorNAM at the @VermeerCorp facility in Pella, Iowa to hear directly from farmers and manufacturers how America First https://t.co/JxhnliSRJB”

      12 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent praises Karoline Leavitt as great friend and incredible partner in advancing Trump agenda

      “Karoline has been a great friend and an incredible partner in advancing President Trump’s America First agenda. She is a fighter who has never backed down from defending the President, this administration, and the millions of Americans who support Making America Great Again. I https://t.co/dXMbLXbd0N”

      12 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent reports suspected human smuggling Bank Secrecy Act reports fell 62 percent in 2025

      “New @FinCENnews analysis underscores that stronger border security is putting criminal smuggling networks on the defensive. Suspected human smuggling-related Bank Secrecy Act reports fell 62% in 2025, alongside the sharp decline in illegal southwest border crossings. The Trump”

      13 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent congratulates Melania Trump on expanding Fostering the Future scholarship with IndyCar

      “Congratulations to @FLOTUS Melania Trump on today's expansion of the Fostering the Future scholarship initiative with IndyCar and university partners. Investing in foster youth is an investment in America's future—and it's great to see these race cars spotlighting such an https://t.co/ZMc2aBOqLH”

      20 Aug 2026 · X · source
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      Bessent claims Trump destroyed nearly 100 percent of Iran military factories and announces economic D-Day

      “President Trump has dismantled Iran’s military capabilities, destroyed nearly 100 percent of its military factories, and buried its nuclear program. We are now entering the endgame. At dawn begins an economic D-Day — the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled against”

      23 Aug 2026 · X · source
    1. spoken

      Bessent says Trump took action predecessors deferred and America is no longer managing the Iranian threat.

      ““President Trump has taken action that his predecessors have long deferred. Under his leadership, America is no longer managing the Iranian threat.”

      · Treasury press and remarks · 0:49 · source · permalink
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      Bessent says Trump is ending Iran threat rather than managing it like predecessors.

      ““President Trump has taken action that his predecessors have long deferred. Under his leadership, America is no longer managing the Iranian threat. We are ending it.”

      · Treasury press and remarks · 0:49 · source · permalink

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