Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Testifies on Trump’s 2027 Budget Amid Iran War Questions

The Trump administration’s economic strategy is heading straight into the Senate spotlight.

Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent is set to testify Wednesday before the Senate Appropriations Committee, where he will defend President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget request — and likely face sharp questions about the financial implications of the Iran conflict.

The hearing, scheduled for 10 a.m. in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, will focus on Treasury’s role in executing the administration’s economic agenda.

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