Senate Finance Committee hears Scott Bessent for Treasury; nominees' commitments, background and openings frame confirmation debate
Scott Bessent, President Trump's nominee for Treasury secretary, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee, presenting his background and making multiple commitments while senators from both parties pressed him on tax policy, deficits, trade, sanctions and enforcement.
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Scott Bessent, President Trump's nominee for secretary of the Treasury, appeared Tuesday before the Senate Finance Committee for a confirmation hearing that ranged widely across tax policy, trade, sanctions and IRS enforcement.
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