Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent won Senate approval Monday to become US Treasury secretary, placing him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -- which is already triggering global jitters.

Financial writer discusses potential privatization and restructuring of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under Trump administration, favoring preferred shares.

The Senate on Monday confirmed billionaire hedge fund manager and investor Scott Bessent as President Trump’s Treasury secretary, making him the highest-ranking LGBTQ official in the nation’s ...

The Senate voted 68 to 29 to confirm Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, as the next Treasury secretary. Needed for confirmation Needed for confirmation Mr. Bessent, who formerly ...

The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, making the longtime hedge fund manager the point person for the new administration on a ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, giving him the delicate balancing act of cutting ...

Newly minted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is now the highest ranking openly LGBTQ official in American history. Bessent — who was nominated by President Donald Trump shortly after his election — was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 68-29 vote on Jan. 27.

President Donald Trump said he wants to impose across-the-board tariffs that are “much bigger” than 2.5%, the latest in a string of signals that he’s preparing widespread levies to reshape US supply chains.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could lead to significant changes in the Pentagon, including a potential transgender ban in the military.

Donald Trump will huddle with House Republicans at a GOP retreat on Monday. Keep up with live updates from the Network.

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