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.

The Senate voted 68 to 29 to confirm Mr. Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, as the next Treasury secretary.

Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent — who has vowed to crack down on off-the-rails federal spending and help avert a “crushing ...

which was chaired by progressive megadonor George Soros. He also founded Key Square Group, an investment adviser firm. Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent got support even from two Democrats ...

The U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary.

Nominee for U.S. Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, is expected to declare during his confirmation that Trump will usher in ...

Scott Bessent has been confirmed as US Treasury Secretary, advocating for universal tariffs starting at 2.5%. He aims to ...

Bessent spent years working for George Soros before founding a hedge fund. He backs many of President Trump's proposals, including deregulation and tariffs. The Senate confirmed on Monday Scott ...

Bessent has said the U.S. faces economic calamity if Congress does not renew key provisions of Trump’s Tax Cuts and Job Act ...

The Senate confirmed on Monday Scott Bessent, a Wall Street veteran ... though — it includes years working for the liberal philanthropist George Soros and hosting a fundraiser for Al Gore ...

The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as ... a past supporter of Democrats who once worked for George Soros, has become an enthusiastic supporter of ...