Exclusive: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling LIVE on The Morning Meeting as the midterms enter their final two weeks. The conversation focuses on the economy, the Trump administration’s closing argument to voters, federal investments and relief efforts in key states, energy prices, and the international pressures involving Iran, Russia, and China that could still shape the political environment before Election Day. TODAY’S TOPICS: • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins The Morning Meeting LIVE to discuss the economy, inflation, energy prices, government borrowing, and the administration’s economic case to voters • The final two weeks of the midterms and how the Trump administration is using presidential and vice-presidential travel, federal investments, and economic announcements to strengthen Republican candidates in competitive states • The Michigan Senate race as Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers make their cases to voters in one of the contests that could help determine control of the chamber • The role of federal spending and relief announcements in battleground states, including infrastructure, disaster recovery, agriculture, and energy projects as both parties fight for late-deciding voters • Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: How continued instability could affect oil and fuel prices — and whether diplomacy or renewed military escalation could reshape the final days of the campaign • The latest push for a Ukraine-Russia agreement and President Trump’s effort to pressure both sides toward a deal • The broader global economic picture as China deepens ties with Russia and the administration balances trade, energy, national security, and geopolitical concerns The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY community. 📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 🎙️ Season 7, Episode 117 WATCH OR LISTEN TO TMM: Listen to The Morning Meeting on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17GVqQk... FOLLOW 2WAY: Website: https://www.2WAY.tv X/Twitter:   / 2waytvapp   #PoliticalNews #TheMorningMeeting #2WAY #ElectionNews #Midterms #Economy #ScottBessent #Trump #Iran #Russia #China