Democrats demand Bessent meeting over DOGE ‘chaos’ at Treasury
Senate Democrats on Wednesday demanded Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attend a meeting with the Democratic Caucus “as soon ...
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'That Defies Common Sense': Ron Wyden Goes Scorched Earth On Trump Nominee During Senate Hearing
Duing the confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent in the Senate this week, Senator Ron Wyden went scorched earth on nominee to be Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent.
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‘Goldmine of data’: Wyden sounds alarm after Musk, DOGE gain access to Treasury system
A group of Democrats -- including Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and Washington Sen. Patty Murray -- held a press conference on Monday ...
Scott Bessent: China Builds 100 Coal Plants Per Year, "That Is Not A Clean Energy Race, That Is An Energy Race"
Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Sen. Ron Wyden why it is goofy to claim the U.S. is in an "arms race with China for clean energy." SCOTT BESSENT: Senator Wyden, just ...
Treasury Chief Bessent Says He’s ‘Completely Aligned’ With Elon Musk: Here’s What To Know About DOGE
DOGE has gained access to government employees' sensitive information via the Office of Personnel Management, payment systems at the Treasury Department and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare this week ...
Ex-hedge fund manager Scott Bessent confirmed as Trump’s Treasury secretary
Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent — who has vowed to crack down on off-the-rails federal spending and help avert a “crushing ...
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Senate confirms gay Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary, openly gay hedge fund manager Scott ...
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Bessent easily confirmed as Trump’s Treasury secretary
The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary despite criticism levied by Democrats for his handling of ...
Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Trump's Treasury secretary
Bessent, 62, is a longtime hedge fund manager, Trump donor and adviser. He'll be the point person for Trump on a host of key ...
Senate confirms billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury secretary in the Trump administration, making him the ...