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Trump’s Treasury Pick Vows to Give Back to the Rich in Bleak Hearing
Scott Bessent, Donald Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary, made it clear during his confirmation hearing Thursday that he’s only interested in protecting the interests of the rich and powerful. The hedge fund manager with a net worth of at least $500 million repeatedly spiked down questions about whether he would support working-class priorities.
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 first Senate-approved LGBTQ+ member in a Republican cabinet.
What Trump’s Treasury Pick Might Get Asked Today
Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, will likely face tough questions on tax cuts and tariffs — and how bond markets might check his economic agenda.
Treasury Secretary Pick Scott Bessent Says Trump Could Bring ‘New Economic Golden Age’
The fund manager will face senators at a confirmation hearing on Thursday
Trump's Treasury pick Bessent calls for stronger sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said he "100%" supports raising sanctions on Russian oil producers if the future president requests doing so.
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.
'Who will pay for it?': Treasury Secy pick Scott Bessent grilled over Trump's tariff plans
US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked who would pay the proposed tariffs. Bessent also hit back on the clean energy race, saying China will not comply.
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 policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.
Treasury sec. nominee Scott Bessent says Trump should not have influence on Federal Reseve
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, says the Fed should stay independent from presidential influence.
Trump Treasury Pick Bessent Faces Senate Grilling on Taxes, Trade, Deficits
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, vowed to maintain the dollar's status as the world's reserve currency as he prepared to face questions from U.
Morning Report — Treasury choice touts Trumponomics
Treasury nominee Bessent a shoo-in Trump’s foreign policy steps into unstable world Gaza truce back on track Inauguration Day ...
5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day: Buoyed by a cooler-than-expected CPI report and a ...
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Trump’s Treasury Pick Leaves Glaring Gap in Answer on Cutting Medicaid
Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, says he will "get back to" Senator Ben Ray Luján when asked at ...
Investors rejoice at Scott Bessent confirmation testimony
Scott Bessent's wise comments on tariffs, taxes, spending, and debt calmed investors and sent markets soaring.
Biden says Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday (January 15) that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal that ...
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Bernie Sanders Asks Scott Bessent If U.S. Is An Oligarchy
Sen. Bernie Sanders questioned treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent if the United States is an oligarchy, citing the ...