The first openly gay person in the role has the delicate balancing act of cutting taxes and curbing deficits while putting ...

Bessent, a past supporter of Democrats who once worked for George Soros, has become an enthusiastic supporter of Trump.

Bessent, a hedge fund manager, becomes the nation’s 79th Treasury secretary. He will lead President Trump’s economic agenda.

Three U.S. Army soldiers were onboard a BlackHawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington ...

A Massachusetts man is charged with carrying Molotov cocktails to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., federal prosecutors ...

The Senate is set to vote Monday on the confirmation of Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, as Senate Republicans work to quickly install President Trump's picks for top administration posts.

The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man with Molotov cocktails and knives who was allegedly attempting to kill House Speaker ...

A Taunton man was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol Monday after admitting to an officer that he drove there with intent to ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scott Bessent is confirmed as treasury secretary, giving the billionaire a key role in trying to extend Trump's tax cuts.

Scott Bessent, billionaire hedge fund manager and outspoken crypto lover, has been confirmed as the next US Treasury Secretary by the Senate on Jan. 27.