Scott Bessent, a South Carolina resident and billionaire investor, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump's treasury secretary. Bessent cleared the Senate ...

His uncle was South Carolina Congressman John Jenrette, who spent 13 months in prison for a 1980 bribery conviction. “I was ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed his feud with Elon Musk, stating that they both want to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in government and that DOGE is an ethos that will yield bigger ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent swerved past a question on his alleged West Wing brawl with Tesla boss Elon Musk, choosing instead to make a joke about the source of the story. The Washington ...

Scott Bessent, the 62-year-old treasury secretary, ... South Carolina. He has served as trustee for Rockefeller University and was an adjunct professor of economic history.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied claims that he called Elon Musk a “fraud ... I won’t ask that question,” prompting a retort from the South Carolina native with an apparent ...

We have countries approaching us with very good deals,” the US treasury secretary said, referring to 16 important trading ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a statement provided to The New York Times: ... Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina.

Scott Bessent, a South Carolina resident and billionaire investor, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Monday. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:10:39 GMT (1750738239378) Story Infinite Scroll ...

Scott Bessent of South Carolina is President Donald Trump’s new treasury secretary. Few in SC history have risen so high in U.S. politics.

Scott Bessent of South Carolina is President Donald Trump’s new treasury secretary. Few in SC history have risen so high in U.S. politics.