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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.
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.
5 Things Investors Need To Know About Scott Bessent's Economic Policies As He Faces Senate Grilling For Treasury Job
Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, faced sharp questioning in his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday, defending the administration's economic agenda on tariffs, tax policy,
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 secretary nominee Scott Bessent to make call to action during hearing: 'Generational opportunity'
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick for treasury secretary, will appear for a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Thursday, where he will discuss the incoming president's economic vision.
Trump Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent: More Sanctions Could Bring Russia "To The Table" On Ukraine
Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, said during a confirmation hearing Thursday that he is "perplexed" that the Biden administration did not impose more sanctions and tariffs on Russia's economy.
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 President Donald Trump's Treasury secretary on to the full Senate for approval.
Senate panel advances Bessent nomination
If Bessent is confirmed, as expected, he’ll be at the center of Trump’s agenda of extending tax cuts, imposing sweeping tariffs and rolling back financial regulations. He will
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.
Senate committee advances nomination for Trump Treasury pick
This article was updated to correct Sen. Ron Wyden’s (D-Ore.) role on the Senate Finance Committee The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-11 on Tuesday morning to advance
What To Know About Scott Bessent: Treasury Pick Will Tout Trump ‘Economic Golden Age’ In Confirmation Hearing
Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who heads into his confirmation hearing and may become the ...
How Scott Bessent Won Over MAGA and Wall Street
The Treasury secretary nominee cultivated allies in Trump’s orbit who have come to see him as a brainy avatar of their vision ...
Scott Bessent is the right leader to revive America’s economy
The stakes have never been higher, but with Bessent at the helm of the Trump economic team, a brighter future is within reach ...
Scott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders
Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.
Scott Bessent’s funny math would make his GOP predecessors blush
Ronald Reagan had his “ Miss Rosy Scenario ” and “ magic asterisks ” to make his deficit numbers seem better than they ...
Trump treasury pick Scott Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions, Fed independence at confirmation panel
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax ...
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Bessent wants end to GSE conservatorship but is open to how
Trump's pick for treasury secretary commits to a thorough and careful recapitalization and release process for Fannie Mae and ...
Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent Defends Trump’s Tariffs Plan, Calls to Renew Tax Cuts
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Treasury Department does not expect the incoming president’s proposed tariffs ...