Trump's US Treasury pick says question of debt limit repeal is 'nuanced'
Scott Bessent, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Treasury Department, on Thursday said the question of eliminating the U.S. debt limit is "nuanced," but said if Trump wants to do so he will work with him and with Congress to get it done.
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.
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 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.
Trump treasury pick: Extending Trump tax cuts 'single most important economic issue'
Extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a top economic priority, and failing to keep tax cuts in place will wreak havoc on the middle class, according to President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, Scott Bessent .
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 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 Bessent won’t discriminate on tax cheats, vows fairness
Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent testified in his confirmation hearing that he won't discriminate in tax enforcement and will ensure the IRS has the tools needed for audits.
Trump Treasury Pick Bessent Opposes Idea of U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency
U.S. senators questioning President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, didn't spend much time on cryptocurrency
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 ...
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 NBA Draft: Kasparas Jakucionis Trending As Top-Three Pick
Illinois absolutely destroyed Indiana on the road and they were led by their star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis. The 6-foot-6 ...
Florida governor makes his pick to replace Marco Rubio in US Senate
Under Florida law, it’s up to the Republican governor to pick Rubio’s replacement, after Trump picked the three-term senator ...
Who is Ashley Moody? DeSantis' pick for Rubio's Senate seat explained
The Florida attorney general will serve as U.S. senator until the next general election in 2026 when the seat returns to the ...