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.
Trump's Treasury pick Bessent defended tariffs. But 'jitters' remain for markets.
Follow along with MarketWatch's live coverage of the Senate confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury secretary.
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.
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 US Treasury Pick Bessent Says Extending Tax Cuts a Top Priority
Scott Bessent, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Treasury Department, on Thursday said that extending Trump's 2017 tax cuts that are set to expire at the end of this year is "the single most important economic issue of the day.
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.
Trump’s Treasury Pick Will Face Grilling on Taxes, Tariffs, Sanctions and More
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to be Treasury secretary, will be in charge of steering the president’s economic agenda if confirmed by the Senate.
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.
Trump's US Treasury pick Bessent says dollar must remain world's reserve currency
Scott Bessent, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Treasury Department, on Wednesday vowed to ensure that the dollar remains the world's reserve currency as he laid out a vision for a "new economic golden age".
Trump's pick to lead EPA says agency authorized, not required to regulate CO2
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday said he believes climate ...
Who is Ashley Moody? Everything you need to know about DeSantis' pick to replace Rubio in the Senate
The Florida attorney general will serve as U.S. senator until the next general election in 2026 when the seat returns to the ...
Trump Attorney General pick Pam Bondi faces Day 2 of Senate confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Justice and Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent will ...
2025 NFL draft: Panthers predicted to pick WR whose pro comp is a Carolina legend
We know the Carolina Panthers need all the help they can get on defense. Even after they upgrade their edge rotation and ...
Trump’s Housing Pick Will Face Questions to Define His Policy Stances
Scott Turner, a former pro football player and official during the first Trump administration, will make his case to lead the ...