Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an “affordability czar”

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday that his department will be creating an “affordability czar” to address high prices in the U.S. — a continuing concern for Americans which  Bessent says he is “laser focused on.” Bessent described the new role at the Treasury Department as “someone who picks the five or eight areas where

Treasury Secretary says Ukraine economic deal off after Zelenskyy “chose to blow that up”

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Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 2, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 2, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Senator Mark Kelly in Tucson, Arizona. Good morning to you, Senator. SEN. KELLY: Good morning. MARGARET BRENNAN: You were one of

Transcript: Rep. John James on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 2, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 2, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re going to turn now to Michigan Congressman John James. Good morning to you, Congressman.  REP. JOHN JAMES: Good morning, Margaret. MARGARET BRENNAN: I want

This is “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 2, 2025

This is “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 2, 2025 – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” as fallout continues from the unprecedented Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Margaret Brennan speaks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, GOP Reps. Mike Turner

Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 2, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 2, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: Good morning to you, Mr. Treasury Secretary.  SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT: Good morning Margaret.  MARGARET BRENNAN: So let’s dig on- in on this, because it seems there’s a

Transcript: Kaja Kallas on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 2, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with European Union top diplomat Kaja Kallas that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 2, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: Thank you for making time. So you are the EU’s top diplomat, which means you have to help represent 27 different countries. President Trump said