Hundreds of billions of federal dollars are being squandered on waste, fraud, and abuse each year, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent underscored in a recent interview.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals up to 10% of US budget stolen each year
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January 12, 2026
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