Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the department's priorities. This appearance followed his previous refusal to confirm whether President Donald Trump and his family would retain immunity from IRS audits after the administration discontinued plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited Trump's allies.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Testifies Before House Committee on IRS Matters
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss the department's priorities. His testimony came after he did not confirm the status of immunity for President Trump and his family concerning IRS audits following the abandonment of a proposed compensation fund.
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