Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Pays $12.5 Million for D.C. Mansion
Days after his Senate confirmation, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has paid $12.5 million for a historic mansion in Washington, D.C., according to people familiar with the deal.
Treasury nominee Scott Bessent faces sharp questions from Democrats at confirmation hearing
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of the Treasury, appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.
Lawmakers set to confirm Scott Bessent for US Treasury chief
The US Senate is widely expected to confirm billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary Monday, putting him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda --
Billionaire Financier Bessent Confirmed as Trump’s Treasury Chief
Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent won Senate approval Monday to become US Treasury secretary, placing him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -- which is already triggering global jitters.
Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts
The U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary
Scott Bessent Wins Senate Confirmation as US Treasury Secretary
As Trump's top economic official, Bessent will face a range of challenges, the most immediate of which will be managing federal cash flows after the government hit its statutory d
What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's new Treasury secretary
From his years working for George Soros to his role as a key economic advisor to Trump, Bessent has extensive if contradictory Wall Street experience.
Trump’s new Treasury secretary is the highest-ranking LGBTQ official in history
Newly minted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is now the highest ranking openly LGBTQ official in American history. Bessent — who was nominated by President Donald Trump shortly after his election — ...
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Senate tees up final vote on Bessent nomination to lead Treasury
The Senate on Saturday voted to advance Scott Bessent’s nomination to become the next secretary of the Treasury, putting him in line to be confirmed on Monday. Senators voted 67-23 to tee up final ...
Trump's Bessent To Explore GSE Restructuring Options
Financial writer discusses potential privatization and restructuring of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under Trump administration ...
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Watch: Scott Bessent testifies at secretary of the treasury confirmation hearing
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill questioned Scott Bessent’s stance on taxes, tariffs, trade and other issues during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. The treasury secretary ...
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Bernie Sanders Asks Scott Bessent If U.S. Is An Oligarchy
Bernie Sanders questioned treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent if the United States ... person shooters that are free to play on Steam Miami Heat Issue Statement On Jimmy Butler's Indefinite ...
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Trump taps team to work with US Treasury nominee Scott Bessent
President-elect Trump announced several appointments to his administration Thursday, including the team that will work with his nominee for the U.S. Treasury, Scott Bessent. In a post on Truth ...
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Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an ...
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US will face ‘economic calamity’ for ‘middle and working class’ if Trump tax cuts expire: Treasury pick Scott Bessent
Treasury Secretary-designate Scott Bessent declared during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. Bessent warned lawmakers that the US risks a “crushing $4 trillion tax hike” — the larges ...
For Donald Trump, a choice awaits on tariffs: will he seek revenue or revenge?
President Donald Trump has threatened universal duties and said they'll raise money, but he is also using tariff threats as ...