Watch live: Bessent testifies before Senate on Treasury budget as affordability concerns rise
The White House is seeking $11.5 billion in budget authority for the Treasury Department’s domestic programs in 2027, a 12 percent decrease from 2026. The hearing comes as affordability concerns and the ongoing war in Iran, including high gas prices, have tanked Trump’s approval rating on the economy. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
- ▪The White House is seeking $11.5 billion in budget authority for the Treasury Department’s domestic programs in 2027, a 12 percent decrease from 2026.
- ▪The hearing comes as affordability concerns and the ongoing war in Iran, including high gas prices, have tanked Trump’s approval rating on the economy.
- ▪This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:45:43 +0000 |
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Video Watch live: Bessent testifies before Senate on Treasury budget as affordability concerns rise Comments: by The Hill Staff - 06/03/26 9:45 AM ET Comments: Link copied by The Hill Staff - 06/03/26 9:45 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will testify Wednesday morning before the Senate Finance Committee on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request for the department. The White House is seeking $11.5 billion in budget authority for the Treasury Department’s domestic programs in 2027, a 12 percent decrease from 2026. The hearing comes as affordability concerns and the ongoing war in Iran, including high gas prices, have tanked Trump’s approval rating on the economy. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EDT. Watch the live video above.
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