Michael Stratford

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has named Judy Shelton, President Donald Trump's former Federal Reserve pick, as a senior adviser focused on China. Shelton will serve as a counselor in Bessent's office, the Treasury Department announced Friday. She 'will... See more

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has named Judy Shelton, President Donald Trump's former Federal Reserve pick, as a senior adviser focused on China. Shelton will serve as a counselor in Bessent's office, the Treasury Department announced Friday. She 'will... See more

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday brushed aside recent calls from leading artificial intelligence executives to slow the development of their technology, telling lawmakers that the companies can hit the brakes themselves. "They could stop any ti... See more