Trump's memorandum caused a hiring freeze, leading Warnock to urge Bessent to lift it.

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Donald Trump Raphael Warnock Scott Bessent

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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
- The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
Raphael Warnock
American pastor and politician (born 1969)
- A critical mineral bill was introduced in a bipartisan effort, and a permanent adviser role for mineral policy was proposed.Sat 02:28
- Raphael Warnock examined voter hurdles in Georgia.Fri 18:54
Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
- Donald Trump and Scott Bessent commented on the budget, monitoring fiscal health and policy levers during the presidential tenure.Mon 16:08
- Scott Bessent hosted G20 finance ministers in Asheville, where he announced sanctions on Iran and pressured the G20 to cut off Iran's lifelines.Mon 15:30

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