Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee on September 15, 2026, addressing concerns regarding the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and increasing bond yields. During the nearly three-hour hearing, Bessent responded to questions about AI and defended the department's actions in the bond market. Democrats on the committee expressed their concerns and challenged Bessent on these issues.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee on AI and Bond Market
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before the House Financial Services Committee on September 15, 2026, to discuss concerns related to artificial intelligence and bond market interventions. The hearing lasted nearly three hours, during which Bessent defended his department's actions despite facing scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers.
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