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Lutnick and Bessent’s battle for Treasury secretary turns bitter as Trump expands field
Wall Street factions fight for top economic post in president-elect’s cabinetBusiness - Financial Times - 7 hours ago -
Trump’s Treasury secretary choice: Scott Bessent, Larry Kudlow or Howard Lutnick might be picked
Support for tariffs looks like a key qualification for this crucial job in the next Trump administration.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Musk backs Lutnick over Bessent as Trump’s Treasury secretary
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk threw his support behind Howard Lutnick, chair and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, over Scott Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, as Treasury secretary in the next ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Graham: Bessent would be 'outstanding' as Trump Treasury secretary
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent would be an “outstanding” choice as President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary. “I think he’d be outstanding. He’s ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Bessent and Lutnick lead Trump Treasury job race after Paulson exits
Billionaire says ‘complex’ financial ties triggered withdrawal from consideration for top US economy roleBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Trump expands search for Treasury secretary
President-elect’s top economic appointment has kicked off fierce lobbying among loyalistsBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Inside the battle to be Trump’s Treasury secretary
Plus, Chinese ambassador to the US struggles to connect with president-elect’s inner circleWorld - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
Musk publicly supports Lutnick for treasury secretary as Trump considers pick
Musk’s comments on X in support of candidate comes amid anxiety over entrepreneur’s proximity to Trump. . Elon Musk has publicly weighed in on Donald Trump’s choice for US treasury secretary, one ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Elon Musk endorses Trump's transition co-chair Howard Lutnick for Treasury secretary
Elon Musk posted on X his endorsement of the billionaire CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald on Saturday.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Trump expected to pick Howard Lutnick for Commerce secretary
President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Howard Lutnick to serve as Commerce secretary, a source familiar told The Hill. Lutnick is the chair and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and is also currently ...Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago -
Trump reportedly picks Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
Billionaire founder of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald was one of president-elect’s biggest fundraisers. Donald Trump has reportedly picked one of his biggest fundraisers for the position of ...World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago -
Trump expected to pick Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
President-elect Trump is expected to pick Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, who is serving as his transition co-chair, to serve as his secretary of commerce.Top stories - NBC News - 3 hours ago -
Trump Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
The billionaire executive and leader of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team will be charged with promoting U.S. industry and overseeing technology controls on China.Business - The New York Times - 1 hour ago -
Trump expected to pick Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate a key transition adviser and billionaire financial services executive, Howard Lutnick, to lead the Commerce Department, according to two sources ...Politics - NBC News - 4 hours ago -
These 2 men are the front-runners to be Trump's new Treasury secretary
Two prominent supporters of President-elect Trump’s campaign have emerged as the front-runners to lead the Treasury Department during his second administration. Trump has reportedly narrowed his ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Where Trump's search for a Treasury secretary stands
President-elect Trump is expanding his search to lead the Treasury Department as the jockeying over who will fill the key economic role has spilled into public view. Investor Scott Bessent appeared ...Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago -
Top Trump fundraiser lines himself up for Treasury secretary role
Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent canvasses for deputiesWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Trump backer John Paulson bows out as possible Treasury secretary pick
John Paulson said he would remain in involved in implementing economic policies of President-elect Donald TrumpBusiness - CNBC - November 12 -
Elliott pushes to break up Honeywell after taking $5bn stake
US activist investor wants to split the conglomerate’s aerospace and automation businessesBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
After Flurry of Cabinet Picks, Trump Rethinks Candidates for Treasury Secretary
President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to invite the contenders for the role, including Kevin Warsh and Marc Rowan, to Mar-a-Lago this week.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Elon Musk backs Howard Lutnick as agent for ‘change’ at US Treasury
Tesla boss publicly lobbies Trump to choose Cantor Fitzgerald boss over Scott Bessent in key economic roleWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Possible Trump Treasury secretary says he'd work with Musk to cut federal spending
Hedge fund founder John Paulson, an ally of former President Trump, said in a new interview that he will work with tech billionaire Elon Musk to “reduce federal spending” if tapped to serve as ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says Trump's top priorities will be tax cuts, Iran sanctions and tariffs
Tax cuts are 'a signature part of his program,' Mnuchin said in a "Squawk Box" interview.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Trump thinks he can fix golf's mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump has said it would take about 15 minutes to sort out golf's messSports - ABC News - Yesterday -
Fight over Trump’s Treasury secretary blamed for some stock-market jitters as candidate pool grows
Investors need a scorecard to keep track of the array of candidates vying to be President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, and that was likely part of the reason for stock-market weakness, ...Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago -
Trump picks Howard Lutnick to run commerce department
Cantor Fitzgerald boss to also have ‘direct responsibility’ for the office of the US trade representativeBusiness - Financial Times - 37 minutes ago -
‘Next logical step’: World Surf League to expand women’s elite field
Roster to be increased from 18 to 24 female athletes in 2026 Move hailed but number still well short of men’s 36 competitors The World Surf League is taking another step towards gender parity by ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Republicans head to court in expanding battle about overseas ballots
Overseas voting has become the latest battlefront in Republicans’ legal challenges leading up to the election. Judges in two crucial battleground states, Michigan and Pennsylvania, this week heard ...Politics - The Hill - October 20