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Scott Bessent

Also known as: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent · US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US Treasury Secretary who said the United States could reach a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-282026-08-14

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Alongside Trump, the lawsuit names Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Bradley Smith, director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

    US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions
  3. The Standard

    Alongside Trump, the lawsuit names Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Bradley Smith, director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control.Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the gravest atroc

    US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions
  4. Citizen Digital

    Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pre-war Dubai was the Gulf's hub for container traffic but shipping is at a standstill since the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz effectively choked off maritime trade © - / AFP Audio By Vocalize Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

    US Treasury Secretary says chance of Hormuz deal with Iran by Wednesday
  5. The Standard

    "All you can do is fight your way out."US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC earlier "there is a chance we may have a deal" by Wednesday or Thursday.

    Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
  6. June 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meanwhile vowed Thursday to use Iranian funds to pay for damage that the country causes to Gulf allies.

    Trump says canceling Iran strikes, flags possible deal
  8. May 2026
  9. The Standard

    had frank, sometimes difficult, direct discussions to find long-term and short-term solutions to major global economic challenges in order to guarantee economic stability," Roland Lescure said after a meeting of G7 finance ministers, including US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

    France says G7 finance talks 'frank, sometimes difficult'
  10. Citizen Digital

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with CNBC on Thursday the countries were in talks to establish a bilateral "board of trade" and "board of investment".

    China agrees with US to implement 'all' existing trade agreements
  11. Citizen Digital

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC the president would say more "in the coming days".

    Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with China's Xi Jinping
  12. Citizen Digital

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC the president would say more on Taiwan "in the coming days".

    Chinese President Xi Jinping warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit
  13. Capital News

    Among the top officials traveling for the summit are Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Jamieson Greer and Scott Bessent.

    Why Trump’s Air Force One stopped in Alaska before flying to Beijing

Wednesday 12 August

  1. US rights groups challenge Trump ICC sanctions in court

    US rights groups including Human Rights Watch sued President Trump over sanctions targeting International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures violate First Amendment protections and block war crimes victims from pursuing justice.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions measures

    Four rights groups including Human Rights Watch filed a lawsuit in New York court challenging Trump administration sanctions on International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors, arguing the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice and violate US law including First Amendment protections.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. US Treasury Secretary says Hormuz deal possible by Wednesday

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States could reach a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Wednesday, which would stabilize energy prices and restore freedom of movement for shipping.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump warns Iran will be hit hard if Hormuz reopens fails

    US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would face being "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through. Iran has tightened its grip on the waterway since February 28 and wants to control the strait and charge tolls, which has been a sticking point in talks.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. Trump cancels Iran strikes, signals possible deal

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was calling off planned strikes on Iran and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after top-level talks, saying discussions and final points had been approved by all parties involved including the United States and Israel.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. G7 finance ministers agree on multilateral cooperation amid global economic risks

    France's finance minister said two days of G7 talks on economic challenges were "frank, sometimes difficult," but the group agreed a statement reaffirming commitment to multilateral cooperation in addressing risks to the global economy, including supply chain pressures and Middle East conflict impacts.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 16 May

  1. China, US agree to implement all existing trade agreements

    China and the United States agreed to continue implementing all previously reached agreements and establish councils for trade and investment, according to Beijing's top diplomat, following a two-day summit in Beijing where Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump discussed trade and other issues dividing the world's two largest economies.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Trump claims fantastic trade deals with China's Xi Jinping

    During a summit in Beijing, President Trump said he had made "fantastic trade deals" with China's Xi Jinping in sectors including agriculture, aviation, and artificial intelligence. Trump also stated that China has offered to help open the Strait of Hormuz.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Xi warns Trump that Taiwan missteps risk China-US conflict

    At a Beijing summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Trump that mishandling the Taiwan question could push the two nations into conflict, while Trump called Xi a "great leader" and a "friend."

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Air Force One refueled in Alaska en route to Trump's Beijing trip

    US President Donald Trump's Air Force One stopped in Anchorage to refuel during his departure for Beijing. The stop reflects operational limits of the Boeing VC-25A aircraft, which faces range constraints on the roughly 6,500 to 7,000 nautical mile journey from Washington D.C. to Beijing when accounting for communications equipment, security systems, personnel, cargo, and emergency fuel reserves.

    13 May 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 5 May

  1. White House considers AI model vetting before public release

    President Trump's administration is considering requiring US government oversight of artificial intelligence models before public release, according to The New York Times. The White House is discussing an executive order to establish a working group of tech executives and government officials to examine review procedures for new AI models.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Iran warns US Hormuz escort plan violates ceasefire

    Iran warned Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, as President Donald Trump announced the United States would begin escorting ships through the blocked waterway under "Project Freedom," a humanitarian operation.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran warns US ship escort plan violates Mideast ceasefire

    Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, after President Trump announced a US operation to escort ships through the blocked waterway. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with Iran's control of the strategic strait following US-Israeli attacks on Tehran remaining a main point of contention.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 2 May

  1. US sanctions Iranian exchange firms, warns against Hormuz tolls

    The United States imposed new sanctions on three Iranian foreign currency exchange firms to target Tehran's "financial lifelines" in the Middle East war, and the US Treasury Department warned that paying tolls to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz could also trigger sanctions.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. US sanctions DR Congo's Kabila for Rwandan rebel ties

    The United States sanctioned former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila on Thursday, citing allegations that he assisted Rwandan-linked rebels who have seized parts of his country. The action follows a peace deal that President Trump announced in December after meeting both countries' leaders.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. US sanctions DR Congo ex-leader Kabila over rebel support

    The United States imposed sanctions on Joseph Kabila, former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing him of providing financial and political support to Rwandan-linked rebels responsible for violence and instability in the region. The action follows a peace deal announced by President Trump in December.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. White House reviews Trump security after Correspondents' Dinner shooting

    The White House will hold a meeting to review President Trump's security following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, where an armed suspect got near a ballroom with over 2,000 people including Trump and cabinet members; a federal agent was wounded in a brief exchange of gunfire, but is expected to fully recover.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

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