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Senate may vote on Trump treasury nominee Bessent this weekend, top Republican says
The U.S. Senate could vote to confirm Republican President Donald Trump's nominee for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, this weekend, Majority Leader John Thune said on Thursday. The Senate Finance Committee approved Bessent by a 16-11 vote on Tuesday,
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.
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.
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.
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 hearing on Thursday, where he will discuss the incoming president's economic vision.
Trump Era Will Usher 'Economic Golden Age,' Treasury Pick Scott Bessent
Nominee for U.S. Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, is expected to declare during his confirmation that Trump will usher in "a new economic golden age."
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.
Scott Bessent’s nomination as Trump’s Treasury chief clears Senate Finance Committee
The billionaire hedge fund manager now faces a final confirmation vote in the US Senate The US Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to send the nomination of billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as US President Donald Trump's Treasury secretary on to the full Senate for approval.
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 ...
Scott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders
Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.
Scott Bessent is the right leader to revive America’s economy
The stakes have never been higher, but with Bessent at the helm of the Trump economic team, a brighter future is within reach ...
Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent Defends Trump’s Tariffs Plan, Calls to Renew Tax Cuts
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Treasury Department does not expect the incoming president’s proposed tariffs ...
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 ...
Economies Are People, And The Capacity For People To Grow Is Limitless
Scott Bessent's critic in Catherine Rampell is too pessimistic, while Bessent is arguably not optimistic enough.
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Bessent wants end to GSE conservatorship but is open to how
Trump's pick for treasury secretary commits to a thorough and careful recapitalization and release process for Fannie Mae and ...
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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.’ ...