Scott Bessent, Trump and Treasury

Treasury Secretary Pick Scott Bessent Says Trump Could Bring ‘New Economic Golden Age’
Scott Bessent defended tariffs and argued for tax-cut extensions during his confirmation hearing as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary in the Senate Finance Committee. No Democrats committed to support him on Thursday,
Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent. Here's what to know
Trump's promised tax cuts, and their potential consequences for the U.S. economy, took center stage at Bessent's confirmation hearing.
Scott Bessent's confirmation hearing for Treasury secretary: What to know, how to watch
Scott Bessent is set to have a confirmation hearing as Donald Trump's pick Department of Treasury secretary on Thursday.
Scott Bessent to face tough confirmation hearing for Treasury secretary role
Hedge fund executive Scott Bessent will face a Senate confirmation hearing for Treasury secretary on Thursday, which could make him the first openly gay cabinet member of a Republican administration.
Panel approves Scott Bessent for treasury secretary, setting up Senate vote
Scott Bessent testified before the Senate Finance Committee, where the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a major point of conversation.
Senate Finance chair hoping for Bessent confirmation vote next week
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo on Wednesday said he is hoping a full Senate confirmation vote for U.S. President Donald Trump's pick as Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, could occur next week.
Senate Finance advances Scott Bessent's Treasury nomination
The hedge fund manager and Trump advisor also lent support to the idea of reconsidering deposit insurance limits for some kinds of accounts, such as those used for payrolls.
Treasury nominee Scott Bessent clears key Senate hurdle on way to likely confirmation
Treasury Secretary designee Scott Bessent’s nomination advanced past a key Senate committee Tuesday, teeing up his likely confirmation with a full floor vote in the coming days.
Scott Bessent’s nomination as Trump’s Treasury chief clears Senate Finance Committee
The billionaire hedge fund manager now faces a final confirmation vote in the US Senate The US Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to send the nomination of billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as US President Donald Trump's Treasury secretary on to the full Senate for approval.
Bessent nomination to US Treasury clears Senate Finance Committee
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to send the nomination of billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as ...
Trump's Treasury Secretary pick to face big questions at confirmation hearing
Trump Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent faces a Senate panel on Thursday and can expect grilling from a Democratic ...
Trump's Treasury pick Bessent says heavier Russia sanctions coming, no reason for digital currency
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary testified Thursday before the Senate Banking Committee.
Trump’s Treasury pick Bessent says US must keep oversight of Treasuries
The United States should keep oversight of potential problems in the U.S. bond market, President-elect Donald Trump's ...
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Treasury Pick Scott Bessent to Divest BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Before Trump's Inauguration
Scott Bessent will also resign from Key Square Group, the hedge fund he founded, to avoid conflicts of interest if the Senate ...