Event Brief
Bessent Avoids Comment on Fed Member's Removal
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Summary: Treasury Secretary Bessent refrains from stating his view on Trump's authority to fire a Fed member during a House hearing.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Declines to express opinion on firing Fed member
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 2:44 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: Question raised about Trump's authority over Fed policies
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