Bessent Pushes Global Sanctions on Iran | Charlotte News

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is rallying global allies to sever all economic ties with Iran, arguing isolation is the fastest path to de-escalation, while the Trump admin unveils a bold oil deal with Venezuela to unlock a fifth of its reserves — despite skepticism over timelines. Meanwhile, the Justice Department sues a Kansas City school district over transgender student privacy policies, and Bessent launches a global financial literacy contest modeled after his popular Trump Accounts program. Canadian PM Mark Carney joins the chorus, urging the U.S. to dial back its aggressive rhetoric amid mounting trade tensions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b24eb2155f0fb2c0