Scott Bessent Predicts a ‘Golden Age’ Under Trump
Scott Bessent, the Trump administration's top candidate for Treasury secretary and CEO of Key Square Capital Management, spoke with Donald Trump on Thursday on Fox News Channel's “Fox & Friends.” He said the next president will usher in a “golden era” during his second term. . “Everyone asks me, what do you tell President Trump […]
LA Times owner tells Fox News he's looking for recruits 'like Scott Jennings' to balance publication
After deciding not to endorse presidential candidates in the past election cycle, Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shione plans to balance the paper's opinion pieces through new hires, including popular conservative commentators. He said that he is doing so. “I think it's important for us to distinguish that the editorial board is responsible for […]
‘You Want It To Fail’: Scott Jennings Clashes With Never-Trump Republican Worried Trump Won’t Run ‘Conservative’ Govt
Republican strategist Scott Jennings claimed on a CNN panel Thursday night that former Republican Georgia lieutenant governor Jeff Duncan wants President-elect Donald Trump to “fail.” Duncan, who supported Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, is one of several candidates for cabinet positions, including former Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who was elected director […]
SCOTT BESSENT: Let’s talk tariffs. It’s time to revitalize Alexander Hamilton’s favorite tool
newYou can now listen to Fox News articles. For months, economic commentators have been parroting the Harris campaign's misleading argument that the tariffs are a “sales tax.” This view, like the conventional wisdom of many economists, is fundamentally wrong. Reflexive opposition to tariffs is not considered economic ideology, but represents political ideology and advocacy. The […]
‘Are You Not Entertained?’: Scott Jennings Says Trump ‘Feeling His Power’ After Tapping Matt Gaetz For AG
CNN political commentator Scott Jennings said Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump is “feeling empowered” after selecting Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. playing cards announced “Matt will end weaponized government, secure our borders, dismantle criminal organizations, and restore Americans' badly shattered faith and confidence in the Department of Justice,” Gates said in his […]
Rick Scott knocked out of Senate leader race on first ballot as Thune and Cornyn advance
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) was defeated in the Senate majority leader race after the first round of secret ballots Wednesday morning, and none of the three candidates received a majority of votes. Officials told Fox News that Scott received the fewest votes in the first round. The senators proceeded to a second secret vote, with […]
Sen. Mike Lee Backs Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader After Candidate Forum
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) endorsed Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as his first choice for Senate Majority Leader after hosting a candidate forum on Tuesday, leaving the session. He enumerated the lessons learned and encouraged his colleagues to join him. The candidate forum hosted by Sen. Lee featured three candidates seeking to take over the reins […]
Ted Cruz gets behind Rick Scott for leader, in blow to fellow Texan John Cornyn
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced his support for Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) Wednesday morning ahead of the 9:30 a.m. leadership election. “This morning, I'm voting for Republican Leader Rick Scott, just as I was two years ago. I helped lead Rick's campaign against McConnell in 2022, and I'm thrilled to be working with him again. […]
Rick Scott, gunning to replace McConnell, secures bombshell last-minute endorsement from key Republican senator
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida has received endorsements from some of the biggest names in politics just before the Republican Senate is set to vote on a new leader. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) joins Republican Sen. Mike Lee (Utah); marsha blackburn A Tennessee lawmaker backed Scott at the last minute. Scott also approved […]
Taking on ‘the Firm’: Why I’m backing Rick Scott for GOP leader
On Tuesday night, I hosted and moderated a forum for Republican senators, giving my colleagues the opportunity to hear from each of the three candidates running to replace Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). Gave. After listening to each candidate's opinions, I decided to support Rick Scott (R-Florida). Here are my takeaways. As I have been saying for […]