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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dem lashes out at Bessent during heated committee hearing exchange: 'Excuse me'
Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, lashed out at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a tense House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Wednesday. "Ma'am, that's incorrect," Bessent said in a response to a chart displayed by Plaskett, which was referencing the cost of living, but the chart only went until February of this year. "Excuse me. Let me get something straight with you first here. I've seen you interrupt everyone. When you come to someone's house, you respect their rules. And in this house, we don't interrupt individuals. And you're not going to interrupt my time," Plaskett said. "I'm going to give you time to respond. You may want to jot down some notes about things you don't agree with me on so you can respond to them at that time. But while I'm speaking, as the person holding this time, you will refrain from speaking, sir, until I'm done, until I'm done, then I will give you time to speak, OK?" she continued. Democrat Congresswoman Draws Boos Over 'Shameful' Sexism Remark In Committee Hearing With Treasury Secretary "I look forward to facts," Bessent replied. Read On The Fox News App "Thank you. I'll look forward to your response whether they're factual or incorrect either," Plaskett replied. Later on, Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, asked Bessent, "Where did [Plaskett] go wrong in her statement?" "Well, first of all, I would fire the staffer who did that chart, because it stopped in February 2025 and prices are down substantially since then. But that's an inconvenient truth. Secondly, the S&P, if the congresswoman would care to check Bloomberg. The stock market is judged by the S&P, which is the most widely held index by American 401ks is up on the air, up," Bessent said. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Denies That Tariff Pause Is Due To Market Declines When Plaskett attempts to interject, Moran says, "Excuse me, ma'am, it's my time." "And we don't interrupt, excuse me, we don't interrupt is what I learned," Bessent clapped back. "Since Jan. 1, it is my business for 40 years to know what the stock market does, and it is up in the air." After the hearing, Plaskett received a range of criticism, including a remark from an X user saying, "Do all these twats have their PMS cycle synced? Someone needs to ship a case of Midol to the Capitol this afternoon." Small Businesses Barely Survived Biden. They Can't Wait For Tariffs To Fix Things Plaskett replied to the user's response with an explicit comment. "Excuse you!! This twat, [c--t], pum pum whatever you want to call it represents an organ that gives LIFE and is resilienr [sic] so thanks for the compliment. I can take one interruption but Bessent was out of control. And…. I know I look good for my age but baby I'm post menopausal and it still works," she replied, with emojis of cherries and a drop of water. The primary focus of the committee hearing was on trade and tax policies, both of which have sparked serious debate as Congress works through the reconciliation bill, and as the administration negotiates trade deals with other nations. As for Bessent, he'll be on Capitol Hill again on Thursday testifying before the Senate Finance article source: Dem lashes out at Bessent during heated committee hearing exchange: 'Excuse me'
Fox News
2 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
Dem lashes out at Bessent during heated committee hearing exchange: 'Excuse me'
Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, lashed out at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a tense House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Wednesday. "Ma'am, that's incorrect," Bessent said in a response to a chart displayed by Plaskett, which was referencing the cost of living, but the chart only went until February of this year. "Excuse me. Let me get something straight with you first here. I've seen you interrupt everyone. When you come to someone's house, you respect their rules. And in this house, we don't interrupt individuals. And you're not going to interrupt my time," Plaskett said. "I'm going to give you time to respond. You may want to jot down some notes about things you don't agree with me on so you can respond to them at that time. But while I'm speaking, as the person holding this time, you will refrain from speaking, sir, until I'm done, until I'm done, then I will give you time to speak, OK?" she continued. "I look forward to facts," Bessent replied. "Thank you. I'll look forward to your response whether they're factual or incorrect either," Plaskett replied. Later on, Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, asked Bessent, "Where did [Plaskett] go wrong in her statement?" "Well, first of all, I would fire the staffer who did that chart, because it stopped in February 2025 and prices are down substantially since then. But that's an inconvenient truth. Secondly, the S&P, if the congresswoman would care to check Bloomberg. The stock market is judged by the S&P, which is the most widely held index by American 401ks is up on the air, up," Bessent said. When Plaskett attempts to interject, Moran says, "Excuse me, ma'am, it's my time." "And we don't interrupt, excuse me, we don't interrupt is what I learned," Bessent clapped back. "Since Jan. 1, it is my business for 40 years to know what the stock market does, and it is up in the air." After the hearing, Plaskett received a range of criticism, including a remark from an X user saying, "Do all these twats have their PMS cycle synced? Someone needs to ship a case of Midol to the Capitol this afternoon." Plaskett replied to the user's response with an explicit comment. "Excuse you!! This twat, [c--t], pum pum whatever you want to call it represents an organ that gives LIFE and is resilienr [sic] so thanks for the compliment. I can take one interruption but Bessent was out of control. And…. I know I look good for my age but baby I'm post menopausal and it still works," she replied, with emojis of cherries and a drop of water. The primary focus of the committee hearing was on trade and tax policies, both of which have sparked serious debate as Congress works through the reconciliation bill, and as the administration negotiates trade deals with other nations. As for Bessent, he'll be on Capitol Hill again on Thursday testifying before the Senate Finance Committee.
Newsweek
29-04-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Reason Woman Gave Stepdaughter, 11, Painkillers Without Telling Dad Backed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Children are often taught not to keep secrets from their parents, but the roles were reversed when a young girl confided in her stepmom instead. In a viral Reddit post gathering more than 9,300 upvotes and shared by u/nightowlbibliophile, the stepmother wrote: "She made me promise not to tell her dad, which I agreed to." The 11-year-old's secret was that she had started her period while her mom was on vacation and she was staying at her dad and stepmom's house. According to the CDC and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the average age at menarche (the first menstrual period) in the United States is 12 years old. The 29-year-old woman said: "[She] was in a lot of pain, and was using toilet paper as a makeshift pad. Even with my assurances that starting your period is nothing to be embarrassed about, she still didn't want me to tell her dad." Stock image: A teenager experiencing menstrual pain and abdominal cramps drinks herbal tea on the sofa. Stock image: A teenager experiencing menstrual pain and abdominal cramps drinks herbal tea on the sofa. Antonio_Diaz/iStock / Getty Images Plus "I ran to the store to get her some different pad options, a heating pad, and some chocolate. As promised, I didn't tell her dad. I just said I was running to the store to grab some snacks for myself and his daughter," the poster wrote. "His daughter continued to have bad cramps even with the heating pad, so I gave her two Midol tablets. About 90 minutes later she was feeling a lot better. I gave her two additional Midol tablets when she woke up the next morning with cramps." According to the Midol website, the medication is recommended for adults and children aged 12 years or older. When the girl's mom returned from vacation, she was immediately informed about the situation, although her reaction to the medication was not mentioned. However, the Reddit user's partner was less understanding when he was made aware of the situation by his ex. "He's furious with me for not telling him about what he called a 'medical condition' and for giving his daughter [over-the-counter] medications without his approval," the poster said. "I told him I wanted his daughter to be able to trust me so she will be comfortable coming to me in the future with things that she might be embarrassed to tell her dad about. "I also told him that if there was something going on that required medical attention, I absolutely would have told him, but this was just her starting her period. He's still p*****, mainly about me giving her the Midol." Newsweek reached out to u/nightowlbibliophile for comment. We could not verify the details of the case. Expert Opinion Newsweek discussed the April 22 post with Seth Eisenberg, a licensed PAIRS Trainer and president/CEO at PAIRS Foundation. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy relationships through education, research, and training. Eisenberg said: "When a child trusts a stepparent enough to share something deeply personal, like starting their first period, that trust is precious—and fragile. "Honoring their privacy in nonemergency situations can be a powerful gift," Eisenberg added. "Offering simple comfort, like a heating pad or Midol, isn't just about easing pain; it's about saying, 'You're safe. You're cared for.' In blended families, love often begins with small moments of kindness and respect." Reddit Reacts As of now, the post has garnered more than 3,700 comments. One comment, with 5,600 likes, said: "His ridiculous reaction, as well as calling a period a 'medical condition' is probably why his daughter doesn't want to tell him things. She can already sense he's not emotionally safe, and she'll only close off from him more if he keeps this behavior up." Another user added: "As the Dad who handled my daughter beginning her period without help from her mother (my ex at the time) or my gf [girlfriend] who did not live with us, I would be thankful that my daughter felt comfortable with you and you quietly helped her. Your bf [boyfriend] is being a j*** at best." A third commenter said: "I understand a tiny bit about the Midol, however, you did what was best for his daughter in the moment. She wasn't ready to talk about this with a man and you were there and being kind. It's a good thing." If you have a family dilemma, let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice, and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
