Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, will lead President Donald Trump 's financial agenda as treasury secretary.

The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump's treasury ...

Mr Bessent, a past supporter of Democrats who once worked for George Soros, has become an enthusiastic supporter of the president.

The veteran investor will be at the center of President Trump’s efforts to cut taxes, fight inflation and impose stiff ...

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, filling a key role in President Donald Trump's Cabinet with Bessent ...

The White House budget office has ordered a pause in grants, loans and other federal financial assistance, according to a ...

Top Wall Street banks say they’re ready to get more active in crypto if the Trump administration rolls out favorable policies ...

The longer the Direct File tax-prep program sticks around, the harder it is to end it, critics worry . It was soon after the start of Scott Bessent's confirmat ...

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo on Wednesday said he is hoping a full Senate confirmation vote for U.S.

Tuesday to support Scott Bessent’s nomination as Treasury Secretary, clearing the way for his confirmation on the Senate ...

This article was updated to correct Sen. Ron Wyden’s (D-Ore.) role on the Senate Finance Committee The Senate Finance ...

President Trump signed a series of executive orders after his inauguration, including a hiring freeze for federal government ...