On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By FATIMA HUSSEINFebruary 5, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. The hearing, intended for oversight of the U.S. financial system, reportedly descended into insults and shouting matches. Secretary Bessent clashed with members of the committee during questioning. The contentious hearing involved representatives from both sides of the aisle, including Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.), Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), and Chair French Hill (R-Ark.). The Associated Press covered the event, providing photographs of the hearing.

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Treasury Secretary ×440% United States 50% Maxine Waters ×260% French Hill ×260% Stephen Lynch ×260% Gregory Meeks ×260% Capitol Hill ×470% Washington, D.C. ×470% House Financial Services Committee ×480% Scott Bessent ×790%

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