The Senate voted 68 to 29 to confirm Mr. Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, as the next Treasury secretary.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Donald 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 ...

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary on Monday, elevating the hedge fund manager to the new ...

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Bessent spent years working for George Soros before founding a hedge fund. He backs many of President Trump's proposals, including deregulation and tariffs. The Senate confirmed on Monday Scott ...

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The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as ... a past supporter of Democrats who once worked for George Soros, has become an enthusiastic supporter of ...

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 ...