U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from Democrats on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have ...

WASHINGTON—Tariffs, tax policy and budget deficits look likely to dominate Thursday’s confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent, ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary testifies Thursday before the Senate Banking Committee.

Follow along with MarketWatch's live coverage of the Senate confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald ...

Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who heads into his confirmation hearing and may become the ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary testifies Thursday before the Senate Banking Committee.

Latest news and live updates as the Trump administration prepares for office next week. Follow live as Senate confirmation hearings continue for attorney general pick Pam Bondi.

Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary repeatedly defended a range of tariff ideas during his confirmation hearing before Senate lawmakers Thursday.

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 Secretary nominee Scott Bessent is facing a confirmation hearing Thursday morning.Americans will face a “crushing” ...

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.

Scott Bessent walked into his Senate confirmation hearing today with one clear goal: to champion the radical changes coming ...