Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who heads into his confirmation hearing and may become the first Senate-approved LGBTQ+ member in a Republican cabinet.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary.

which was chaired by progressive megadonor George Soros. He also founded Key Square Group, an investment adviser firm. Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent got support even from two Democrats ...

Nominee for U.S. Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, is expected to declare during his confirmation that Trump will usher in "a new economic golden age." ...

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 ...

The Senate voted 68 to 29 to confirm Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund ... as the top investor for the liberal philanthropist George Soros, has been a major Republican donor and adviser ...

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 ...