2 days ago · Bessent, a past supporter of Democrats who once worked for George Soros, has become an enthusiastic supporter of Trump. He has said the U.S. faces economic calamity if …

2 days ago · The vote was 68-29. As head of the Treasury, 62-year-old Bessent faces pressure to address the federal debt limit and work with congressional Republicans to extend Trump’s …

Jan 16, 2025 · Trump's promised tax cuts, and their potential consequences for the U.S. economy, took center stage at Bessent's confirmation hearing.

2 days ago · Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump’s tax cuts The South Carolina resident will be the first openly gay individual in the role.

Jan 16, 2025 · (Reuters) - 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 …

Jan 16, 2025 · 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 …

Nov 25, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, will prioritize delivering on election tax cut pledges, he told the Wall Street Journal in …

Jan 16, 2025 · Trump has proposed extending the 2017 law’s tax cuts for individuals and another, larger tax cut for corporations. On Wednesday, Senate Democrats sent around a memo …

Nov 24, 2024 · (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, will prioritize delivering on election tax cut pledges, he told the Wall Street …

2 days ago · Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump’s tax cuts by FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press - 01/27/25 6:08 PM ET