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Trump Appoints Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

The New York Times · 2d

Trump Names Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, to Lead the Consumer Bureau

The secretary replaces Rohit Chopra, who had aggressively sought to expand the bureau’s authority over banks and other financial firms.

The Straits Times · 13h

Treasury Secretary Bessent says tariffs aimed at bringing manufacturing back to US

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans are largely aimed at bringing manufacturing back to the United States, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business on Feb 5, singling out medical supplies and shipbuilding as targeted sectors.

CNN on MSN · 9d

Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary on Monday, elevating the hedge fund manager to the new administration’s top financial job as President Donald Trump forges ahead on an ambitious economic agenda.

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US Treasury's payment system 'not being touched' by Musk's DOGE, Bessent says

The U.S. Treasury's payment system won't be touched by Elon Musk's government efficiency team, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business on Wednesday, adding that any decisions to stop payments would be made by other agencies.

USA Today · 3h

Chuck Grassley downplays concerns about DOGE efforts to access Treasury payment system

"You should not be surprised that Elon Musk is playing a role in the efficiency of government," U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley told reporters.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

US Treasury Says Musk Team Has 'Read-Only Access' to Payment Data

The confirmation of a Musk associate's access to the system codes came in a letter from a Treasury official to Democratic Senator Ron Wyden that said the review was being undertaken to "maximize payment integrity for agencies and the public".

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Treasury secretary to temporarily oversee Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

President Donald Trump on Monday designated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with additional duties as acting director of the ...

Senate Confirms Scott Bessent To Lead Treasury Department With Bipartisan Support

The Senate voted to confirm investor and billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as President Donald Trump’s ...

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Warren blasts Treasury Secretary Bessent on Elon Musk weekend data grab

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren demanded answers following reports that billionaire Elon Musk took access to the nation's finance ...

UPI News on MSN9d

Scott Bessent wins Senate confirmation to become Treasury secretary

The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to become the next Treasury secretary and enact the ...

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