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.
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.
Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent Is Set to Defend Trump’s Economic Policy to the Senate
Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent will defend President-elect Donald Trump’s economic strategy in a Senate hearing today, according to excerpts of his prepared remarks released by the transition team.
Trump Treasury pick Bessent backs Fed independence, dollar, sanctions on Russian oil
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Thursday that the dollar should remain the world's reserve currency, the Federal Reserve should stay independent, and that he is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia's oil sector.
Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent defends Trump position on fossil fuels
Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent said the U.S. is in an "energy race" with China during his confirmation hearing.
Treasury Secretary Pick Scott Bessent Says Trump Could Bring ‘New Economic Golden Age’
Scott Bessent defended tariffs and argued for tax-cut extensions during his confirmation hearing as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary in the Senate Finance Committee. No Democrats committed to support him on Thursday,
Scott Bessent hearing live: Donald Trump’s nomination for Treasury secretary faces Senate committee
The Scott Bessent hearing will give US Senators their first chance to drill down into Donald Trump’s economic policies — which the President-elect has dubbed “Maganomics”. So far Maganomics has been heavy on headlines and light on detail.
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent says Trump tax cuts should not expire
The Senate Finance Committee grilled President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury Secretary Thursday. Scott Bessent, a South Carolina billionaire hedge fund manager, wasted no time getting to the crux of his confirmation hearing: the expiring Trump tax cuts.
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.
Scott Bessent: Federal Reserve 'of course' should be independent of the President
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DeSantis' chosen Rubio replacement Moody wants to tackle inflation, spending, border: 'Audit the Fed!'
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, who is slated to join the U.S. Senate, called for auditing the Federal Reserve, pledged to oppose government spending, and indicated she will advocate for border ...
Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month
The Federal Reserve’s top financial regulator said Monday that he would resign next month, avoiding a potential confrontation ...
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Top Federal Reserve Bank Regulator to Step Down to Avoid Clash With Trump
The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, Michael Barr, announced his resignation on Monday, sidestepping what could have been a contentious standoff with the Republican-led Senate and the ...