Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax ...

The treasury secretary nominee said he has no qualms about tightening sanctions against Russia and Russian energy products if Trump is in favor of doing so.

Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies if President-elect Trump supports ...

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

Senate Finance Committee members will introduce legislation to stop companies from deducting or claiming credits on taxes ...

Bessent becomes Trump’s fifth cabinet pick to get confirmed, highlighting the importance lawmakers place on quickly having someone at the Treasury’s helm — and reflecting Bessent’s relatively ...

5. Sanctions could get stronger Bessent voiced support for intensifying sanctions on Russia and Iran. Sanctions on Russia, in ...

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

"I will be 100% on board with taking sanctions up," Treasury Secretary-pick Scott Bessent told lawmakers on Thursday.

Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent outlined a three-pronged approach to tariffs during his Senate testimony this week, ...

Trump promised during his campaign that upon his return to the White House, he would swiftly end Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...