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What will be Scott Bessent's main policy focus as Treasury Secretary in his first year?
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Senate to Confirm Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary on Monday at 5:30 PM ET with Bipartisan Support
Jan 27, 2025, 02:58 AM
The U.S. Senate is set to confirm Scott Bessent as the Treasury Secretary on Monday at 5:30 PM ET. Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager and investor, has cleared a procedural hurdle with bipartisan support, receiving a vote of 67-23 to end debate on his nomination. This confirmation will mark him as the fifth Cabinet secretary in the Trump administration.
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