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Trump taps Scott Bessent for high-stakes Treasury chief: What to know

President-elect Trump selected billionaire investor Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury Department on Friday as the former president continues to call for an increase in tariffs and major shifts in ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

Inside the high-stakes race for a Montana Senate seat

It's not just the presidency that will be decided on Election Day. Voters will also decide which party controls the Senate. Right now, Democrats hold a one-seat edge, but the party is defending 23 ...

High stakes in Georgian election as voters decide path in Europe

World - Yahoo News - October 26

High-stakes vote decides Georgia's future path in Europe

The pro-Western president calls for a "new Georgia" after years of increasingly authoritarian rule.

Warren Buffett slashes Apple stake as he boosts cash to record high

Berkshire’s stock-selling spree extends for eighth quarter, with $166bn dumped over the period

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Pro-West Leader Wins High-Stakes Vote in Former Soviet Republic

The president of Moldova, Maia Sandu, won re-election on Sunday against a rival candidate she had denounced as “Moscow’s man.”

World - The New York Times - November 4

High stakes in Pennsylvania as candidates vie for vital electoral votes

As the largest battleground prize, Pennsylvania's outcome could shape the path to the White House. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest from Philadelphia.

Live Senate election results for 2024's high-stakes races

Democrats are facing strong headwinds as they seek to defend their narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate. Follow live 2024 election results here.

United Nations Climate Summit kicks off with high stakes

With 2024 set to be the hottest year on record and leaders divided on climate action, this year's United Nations Climate Summit opens under high stakes and lingering doubts. CBS News national ...

Why Scholz caved on an early high-stakes German election

Also in this newsletter: Why the European parliament is holding Spain’s climate minister hostage

World - Financial Times - November 13

Trump ushers in Europe’s high-stakes moment to defend Ukraine

US may not have patience to wait for Kyiv’s fortunes to improve before seeking negotiated settlement

World - Financial Times - November 16

What to Know About Nvidia’s High-Stakes Earnings Report

Investors have high hopes for the chipmaker, the world’s most valuable company, which has enormous influence over the stock market.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

High-stakes pension plebiscite could turn Uruguay’s election in to its ‘Brexit moment’

On Sunday, Uruguayans will not only vote for a new president, but also a referendum that experts fear will cripple the economy. Uruguayans vote for their next president on Sunday, but the election ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona live stream: Where to watch El Clasico online, TV, Vinicius Jr. faces Raphinha

The two Brazil internationals scored hat tricks in midweek Champions League action

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

'All hell has broken loose': Inside Elon Musk's high-stakes pro-Trump door-knocking effort

More than a half-dozen operatives and canvassers connected to America PAC described problems at the pro-Trump door-knocking organization.

Stakes high as women’s tennis becomes huge propaganda tool for Saudi Arabia | Tumaini Carayol

Hosting the women’s tennis tour’s flagship event in Saudi Arabia shows how sport’s balance of power has shifted. Before Carlos Alcaraz dismounted from the podium after his post-match interview in ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Debate over abortion rights leads to expensive campaigns for high-stakes state Supreme Court seats

The debate over abortion rights is leading to expensive campaigns for state Supreme Courts in several states this year

Health - ABC News - November 2

Key to Eagles' success is clear; it won't be easy vs. Commanders

Philadelphia is a staggering 23-1 under Nick Sirianni when it does this one thing, but can Philly do it tonight vs. Washington in a showdown for the NFC East lead?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Bryce Underwood's unstoppable rise and the high-stakes LSU vs. Michigan war for his future

Win LSU another Heisman or return hometown Michigan to glory?

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

F1’s high-stakes gamble on Las Vegas GP is already paying out

The Strip is sprinkling its stardust on F1’s ambition to break America, with drivers, fans and locals buying into a project that already has a special feel. When Formula One threw its weight behind ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

The 2024 Stakes on Health Care

We explore the presidential candidates’ health policy proposals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Billionaires see the stakes of election

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Billionaires with business interests riding on election For billionaires who have ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

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 cabinet

Business - 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 tariffs

Business - Financial Times - 18 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.

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 - 21 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.

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 ...

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.

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 - Yesterday

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 - 9 hours ago

At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency

CBS News' John Dickerson on the knowns and unknowns that either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will face in leading our country into an uncertain future.

What's at stake for health care this election

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in an election with significant consequences for health care. A victory for Vice President Harris will likely mean the continuation and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

China fright ups the stakes for AstraZeneca

Pharma group needs some good news to ease investors’ nerves

World - Financial Times - November 7

What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

A week of massive changes in Ukraine war - and why they all matter

Russia made its loudest threat yet of nuclear war, as Western powers bolstered Ukraine's arsenal.

The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war

This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities Ukraine has witnessed since Russia's full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war

World - ABC News - 47 minutes 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 role

Business - Financial Times - November 12

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