Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax ...
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Bessent, 62, will replace Janet Yellen as the Treasury secretary, pending a Senate confirmation. Unlike Yellen, who rose to prominence through prestigious academic halls and public service roles ...
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are set to question Scott Bessent’s stance on taxes, tariffs, trade and other issues during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.