Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent repeatedly declined to comment on the IRS’ involvement in a controversial settlement agreement to set up an “anti-weaponization” fund during testimony before a Senate committee Tuesday, citing ongoing litigation. Bessent, who also oversees the IRS through his post at the Treasury Department, stayed tight-lipped on the settlement, largely deferring to the […]

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., accused the treasury secretary of intentionally “dodging questions” about the president’s settlement.

Scott Bessent was stunned into silence when he was asked who the treasury secretary is.