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Trump’s Treasury pick is Scott Bessent. He’s said it’s absurd to fear ‘Trump-flation.’
President-elect Donald Trump has selected hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department.Business - MarketWatch - 18 hours ago -
Elon Musk Is Already Doing Exactly What He Said He Would
From sitting in on calls with foreign leaders to recommending new hires, Musk is already wielding power at Donald Trump’s side.Tech - Wired - November 12 -
What Trump said he would do on Day 1 if reelected
Former President Donald Trump's pledges have included issues involving his ongoing federal cases, as well as the border and immigration.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Trump won the presidency. Here's what he's said he'll do.
From immigration to retaliation, Trump’s return to the White House has promised widespread changes to the way America is seen on the world stage.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Trump Said He Plans to Use ‘Military Assets’ for Deportations
Also, Ukraine is poised to strike Russia with U.S. weapons. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Deaf man said he tried to communicate with officers before violent arrest
Tyron McAlpin was violently arrested by two Phoenix police officers in August said he tried to alert the officers that he was deaf.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Bezos pushes back on Musk claim he said Trump would lose
Jeff Bezos is pushing back on a claim from fellow billionaire Elon Musk that the Amazon founder and Washington Post owner predicted former President Trump would lose this month's presidential ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Football Daily | Amorim to United has one snag: he hasn’t yet said he wants the job
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . Relatively unknown outside his native country? Tick. Domestic success in a league to which few if any English fans pay much attention? Tick. A ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Vanessa Feltz looks back: ‘Russell Brand said he wanted to “have it off” with both my daughters – it was revolting’
The broadcaster and her daughters on her rollercoaster media career, enduring public scandals, and their unbreakable bonds. Born in London, Vanessa Feltz, 62, is a journalist and broadcaster. She ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
NY State Police launch criminal probe into trooper who said he had been shot on duty
Days after the New York State Police lauded one of its troopers as a hero, they have launched a criminal probe into his claim that he was shot and wounded during a traffic stop on a Long Island ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Bears' Matt Eberflus said he heard fans calling for his firing, will examine his staff after loss to Patriots
Chicago fell to 4-5 in embarrassing fashion on SundaySports - CBS Sports - November 10 -
What Trump has said about birth control, and what he could do as president
Online searches on women's health topics have surged since the Nov. 5 election.Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
Long Island Firefighter Charged With Arson Said He Put Lit Cotton Balls Under Car
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island was arrested after the police said he intentionally set a brush fire. The New York area has contended with numerous fires during an unusually dry fall.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Trump said he can't run in 2028 unless the GOP figures 'something' out: Could that happen?
President-elect Donald Trump, during a meeting with House Republicans on Wednesday, made an apparent joke in which he remarked that the GOP might want to “do something” that would somehow allow him ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
'Shock and awe': What Trump's 'border czar' has said he plans to do starting on Day 1
Based on media appearances and public forums, here's what former acting ICE director Tom Homan has said he will do starting Day 1 as the nation's new "border czar."Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Iranian official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be put to death; Iran earlier said it executed him
Iranian official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be put to death; Iran earlier said it executed himWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
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 - November 15 -
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 - 4 days ago -
Trump picks Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect’s pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffsBusiness - Financial Times - 13 hours ago -
Trump picks hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced he had asked Scott Bessent, a hedge fund executive and top fundraiser to his campaign, to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department.Top stories - NBC News - 18 hours ago -
Trump Taps Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The hedge fund manager will be responsible for steering President-elect Donald J. Trump’s unconventional economic agenda.Business - The New York Times - 16 hours ago -
Trump nominates Bessent to lead US Treasury in flurry of announcements
He also announces nominees for labour secretary, housing secretary and surgeon general.Top stories - BBC News - 11 hours ago -
Trump taps Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Scott Bessent, a key campaign fundraiser, as his pick for Treasury secretary. If confirmed, Bessent will oversee fiscal policies amid ongoing concerns about ...Top stories - NBC News - 20 hours ago -
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.Top stories - CBS News - 19 hours ago -
Trump names investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
President-elect Trump on Friday named billionaire investor Scott Bessent to be his Treasury secretary. Bessent would be the key leader of the president-elect’s economic team, which will be tasked ...Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago -
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.Politics - CBS News - 4 hours ago -
Sara Sharif was innocent soul, murder accused said
Jurors at the Old Bailey are shown a series of messages between Sara's stepmother and her sisters.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Trump Asked for Power. Voters Said Yes.
This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
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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’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 - November 15 -
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 - 6 days ago -
Trump transition live updates: In a flurry of nominations, Trump announces 7 picks
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to announce his picks for top jobs inside his administration.Top stories - ABC News - 17 minutes ago -
Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
The founder of Key Square Group was deemed a strong favorite to lead the Treasury Department, along with several other contenders.Business - CNBC - 19 hours ago -
Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretary
Job is one of most powerful in Washington with huge influence over US economy and financial markets. Trump’s administration and White House staffing picks and likely contenders – so far ...World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago
