Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump’s tax cuts
Scott Bessent is decided to serve as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday (January 27, 2025) to serve as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, giving him the delicate balancing act of cutting taxes and curbing deficits while putting forward a plan…