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DAILYCALLER (Jack McGeever) - Scott Bessent Reportedly Could Dip Into Rainy Day Fund In Major Escalation Over Gov’t Buybacks

Treasury could use its General Account (TGA)

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Who are the authors of the article regarding the Treasury Department's interventionist tactics?
The article was written by Alan Rappeport and Colby Smith.
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What is Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's objective regarding the bond market and interest rates?
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From related REDSTATE (Jennifer Oliver O'Connell): Scott Bessent Pledges Treasury Will 'Hunt Down and Dismantle' Iran's Financial Networks
On what date was the statement regarding Scott Bessent's pledge published?
The article was published on August 7, 2026, at 22:03:51 UTC.
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When was the report regarding OFAC sanctioning six foreign entities and individuals released?
The report was originally reported by RedState in July.
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According to the report, which groups are being targeted in the Iran conflict campaigns?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is conducting conflict campaigns against the United States and Israel.
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What actions has OFAC taken regarding entities aiding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)?
OFAC sanctioned six foreign entities and individuals who have been aiding and abetting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in their Iran conflict campaigns against the United States and Israel.
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What was the purpose of the new sanctions announced by Scott Bessent regarding Iran?
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Who is the Treasury Secretary mentioned in relation to the new bond market intervention?
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new intervention in the bond market that surprised Wall Street.
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What has been the impact of the Treasury Department’s plan for bond interventions on the markets?
The Treasury Department’s plan for bond interventions has calmed markets, though Wall Street remains worried about the potential fallout for inflation and other factors.
Q&A ID 751ed916-45a4-421b-b9f5-189b41b371aa

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From related NYTIMES (Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe and Sri Muppidi): Can Bessent’s ‘Big Tool Kit’ Calm Bond Investors?
What has Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to do regarding the debt markets?
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has vowed to step up efforts to restore calm to the debt markets, stating that his agency has a “big tool kit” to try to placate turbulent bond markets.
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From related JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon): Trump confirms Scott Bessent won't be AI czar
What position has Scott Bessent held since the beginning of Donald Trump's term?
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What did Donald Trump confirm regarding Scott Bessent's role?
Donald Trump confirmed that Scott Bessent will not be the AI czar.
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From related JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon): Trump confirms Scott Bessent won't be AI czar
What role has Scott Bessent held since the beginning of the Trump term?
Scott Bessent has served in the Treasury role since the start of the Trump term.
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From related JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon): Trump confirms Scott Bessent won't be AI czar
What did Donald Trump confirm regarding Scott Bessent's role?
Donald Trump confirmed that Scott Bessent will not be the AI czar.
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From related NEWSMAX (Youtube): Scott Bessent: We will sever every economic lifeline Iran has
What has Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced regarding the Iranian regime's economy?
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