Bessent, Senate and Treasury

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Investors rejoice at Scott Bessent confirmation testimony
Scott Bessent's wise comments on tariffs, taxes, spending, and debt calmed investors and sent markets soaring.
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.
Democrats Parrot Biden’s ‘O-Word’ in Effort To Paint Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent as a Faux Populist
Mr. Bessent called the extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts ‘the single most important economic issue of the day.’
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
Senate Finance chair hoping for Bessent confirmation vote next week
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo on Wednesday said he is hoping a full Senate confirmation vote for U.S. President Donald Trump's pick as Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, could occur next week.
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 ...
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 ...
Scott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders
Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.
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 ...
Trump Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent Rejects U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency, Citing Privacy and Economic Concerns
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, testified before the Senate Finance Committee ...
First Republican Senator breaks ranks to oppose Trump Cabinet nominee
Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead ...