Trump readies massive shift in U.S. economy on eve of inauguration
The incoming president and his Republican allies are beginning to plot out major changes to federal taxes and spending as ...
Scott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders
Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.
Investors rejoice at Scott Bessent confirmation testimony
Scott Bessent's wise comments on tariffs, taxes, spending, and debt calmed investors and sent markets soaring.
Trump Nominee Is About to Make LGBTQ+ History. Progressives Aren't Cheering
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump 's nominee to lead the Treasury, is set to make history as the nation's highest-ever ranking LGBTQ+ official, but his nomination isn't being cheered on by ...
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 ...
5 things the nominee for Treasury Secretary signaled about what markets can expect in a 2nd Trump term
Bessent said he believed Trump's presidency would help "unleash a new economic golden age," which could include more jobs and ...
Trump nominees Burgum, Bessent, Zeldin face confirmation hearings as witnesses support Bondi
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees Scott Bessent, Doug Burgum, Lee Zeldin and Scott Turner will sit for Senate ...
Who's in Donald Trump's new administration? A snapshot of age, race and gender
As for age, Trump's first 100 administration members represent a near-perfect bell curve. The youngest is Taylor Budowich — ...
Confirmation hearings day 3 highlights: Doug Burgum, Scott Bessent and other Cabinet picks face Senate questions
In a new memo obtained by NBC News, Senate Finance Democratic tax staff found that Scott Bessent avoided over $950,000 of ...
Trump transition live updates: Doug Burgum, Pam Bondi witnesses attend confirmation hearings
Latest news and live updates as the Trump administration prepares for office next week. Follow live as Senate confirmation ...
The Latest: Burgum, Zeldin and more appear for confirmation hearings, Bondi returns for day 2
Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. While many are rapidly gaining support ...
Transition Highlights: Trump’s Picks Are Quizzed on Tax Cuts, Tariffs and Climate Change
Senate confirmation hearings for the Trump cabinet continue on Thursday. They will include Doug Burgum for interior secretary ...