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Democrats Grill Bessent at House Oversight Hearing: ‘Stop Covering for the President’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced a contentious House oversight hearing as Democratic lawmakers aggressively questioned him on President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, alleged conflicts of interest, and policy transparency, leading to sharp exchanges and calls to stop shielding the president from scrutiny.

Feb. 3, 2026
Democrats Grill Bessent at House Oversight Hearing: ‘Stop Covering for the President’
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Iran and U.S. Agree to Hold Nuclear Talks Friday in Oman as Trump Delivers Blunt Warning to Khamenei
Iran and U.S. Agree to Hold Nuclear Talks Friday in Oman as Trump Delivers Blunt Warning to Khamenei

Iran and the United States confirmed they will hold nuclear talks on Friday in Oman amid high tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program and the aftermath of a severe crackdown on protests. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying he should be “very worried” as diplomacy and military pressure both loom.

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