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.

Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, said during a confirmation hearing Thursday that he is "perplexed" that the Biden administration did not impose more sanctions and tariffs on Russia's economy.

The Treasury secretary nominee cultivated allies in Trump’s orbit who have come to see him as a brainy avatar of their vision.

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."

Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.

Hedge fund executive Scott Bessent will face a Senate confirmation hearing for Treasury secretary on Thursday, which could make him the first openly gay cabinet member of a Republican administration.

Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.

The fund manager will face senators at a confirmation hearing on Thursday

Tuesday to support Scott Bessent’s nomination as Treasury Secretary, clearing the way for his confirmation on the Senate floor as soon as this week. All of the panel’s Republicans voted yes, along wit

Trump's pick for treasury secretary commits to a thorough and careful recapitalization and release process for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

US lawmakers grilled Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent last Thursday, questioning the incoming Trump Cabinet member on the administration's economic growth goals, tax cuts, proposed tariff policies,