Scott Bessent confirmed by Senate to serve as Trump's treasury secretary

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump’s tax cuts.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jan 27, 2025Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
  2. Jan 28, 2025Scott Bessent confirmed by Senate to serve as Trump's treasury secretary

Who covered each development

No new developments

Quiet for 609 days

Last development · Jan 28, 2025 — Scott Bessent confirmed by Senate to serve as Trump's treasury secretary

How each side is putting it

Left

5 viewpoints
Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· West Hawaii Today, New York Times, +2 more
West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 609d ago

Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

New York TimesLean Left· 609d ago

Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 609d ago

Senate confirms Scott Bessent as treasury secretary

CNNLean Left· 610d ago

Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· NPR, Wyoming Public Media
NPRLean Left· 609d ago

Billionaire investor Scott Bessent is confirmed as Treasury secretary

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 609d ago

Billionaire investor Scott Bessent is confirmed as Treasury secretary

Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Kokomo Tribune
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump’s tax cuts

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent is confirmed as treasury secretary, giving the billionaire a key role in trying to extend Trump's tax cuts

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent wins Senate confirmation as Treasury secretary | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Center

11 viewpoints
Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· ABC 12 Flint, KTVZ Bend, +1 more
ABC 12 FlintCenter· 609d ago

Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

KTVZ BendCenter· 609d ago

Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 609d ago

Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

UPICenter· 609d ago

Scott Bessent wins Senate confirmation to become Treasury secretary

KOB 4Center· 609d ago

Scott Bessent is confirmed as treasury secretary, giving the billionaire a key role in trying to extend Trump's tax cuts

Ran by 13 outlets· WTOP Washington DC, KOB 4, +11 more
WTOP Washington DCCenter· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump’s tax cuts

KOB 4Center· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

WHEC RochesterCenter· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

WDIO DuluthCenter· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump’s tax cuts

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

NBC New YorkLean Left· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

The ColumbianCenter· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump’s tax cuts

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 609d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Billionaire investor Scott Bessent is confirmed as Treasury secretary

Right

6 viewpoints
Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Odessa American, +2 more
MyNorthwestLean Right· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

Odessa AmericanLean Right· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

Winchester StarLean Right· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

Daily JournalLean Right· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

Green Field ReporterLean Right· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts - The Daily Reporter

FOX BusinessLean Right· 609d ago

Scott Bessent confirmed by Senate to serve as Trump's treasury secretary

The Daily CallerRight· 609d ago

Senate Confirms Scott Bessent To Lead Treasury Department With Bipartisan Support

Breitbart NewsRight· 609d ago

Senate Confirms Trump Nominee Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary

Scott Bessent confirmed by Senate to serve as Trump's treasury secretary | Slantwise