‘Golden age starts now’: Scott Bessent becomes Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, pushes universal 2.5% tariff plan
Scott Bessent has been confirmed as US Treasury Secretary, advocating for universal tariffs starting at 2.5%. He aims to ...
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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Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent. Here's what to know
You might know them from: The longtime investor and hedge fund manager was little known outside of Wall Street until he ...
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Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings: Schedule & How to Watch
Will the Senate GOP confirm controversial picks like Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.? Here’s the hearings schedule and list of ...
Trump’s Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 days
Billionaire financier Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Commerce Department, said Wednesday that he ...
Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, is overseeing a new Department of Government Efficiency. Billionaires or ...
Some of Trump’s more controversial picks will appear before Senate committees to make their case
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel are expected to be grilled by senators during their confirmation hearings ...
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Scott Bessent Can Walk the Trade Tightrope
Wonder Land: With Donald Trump's executive orders affecting ... Photo: Jim LoScalzo - Pool via CNP/Zuma Press Treasury Secretary-designate Scott Bessent has warned of the dangers of ...