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There are three good reasons why Scott Bessent, President Donald Trump’s secretary of the treasury, should cancel his planned meeting this week with Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Omer Shem Tov; Noa Argamani, partner of hostage Avinatan Or; Iair Horn, brother of hostage Eitan Horn; and Tzur Goldin, ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Elon Musk 's new political party, saying the world's wealthiest man wasn't a ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Republican senators on Tuesday in an effort to smooth the path for the party’s “big, beautiful bill.” He said the upper chamber is on track to vote ...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the US is close to reaching agreements on several trade deals ahead of this ...

Trump Treasury pick Scott Bessent says new administration will prioritize tax cuts Measure to include making first-term tax cuts permanent and eliminating taxes on tips, social-security benefits ...

WASHINGTON — US President-elect Donald Trump names billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs.