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Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent Defends Plans to Cut Taxes and Raise Tariffs
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to be Treasury secretary, will be in charge of steering the president’s economic agenda if confirmed by the Senate.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions at treasury confirmation hearing
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Scott Bessent believes federal minimum wage should not be increased
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick to serve as treasury secretary, told Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that the minimum wage is "more of a statewide" issue and that he believes there should ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Bessent says US should increase sanctions on Russian oil companies
Trump Treasury pick tells Senate panel he wants to ratchet up pressure on Putin regimeFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Bessent open to increasing sanctions on Russia
Treasury Secretary-nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday that he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies if President-elect Trump supports ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Watch live: Treasury hopeful Scott Bessent testifies at Senate confirmation hearing
Billionaire investor Scott Bessent, President-Trump's pick to head the Treasury Department, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday morning. During the confirmation hearing, ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Bessent to tell senators Trump will usher in 'economic golden age'
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury, plans to tell senators during his confirmation hearing that the next four years will present an opportunity for an “economic golden ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
What Scott Bessent, Trump’s Treasury Pick, Might Get Asked Today
Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, will likely face tough questions on tax cuts and tariffs — and how bond markets might check his economic agenda.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Vought nomination signals bruising spending wars under Trump
The Senate’s confirmation hearing of Russell Vought, one of Washington’s staunchest advocates for cutting spending, offered a preview Wednesday of the bruising spending wars likely to consume ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Bessent, Burgum headline Thursday's confirmation hearings
Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks are in full swing again Thursday as the Senate works to screen his controversial nominees. Committees will hear from the contenders ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Senate Democrats circulating memo alleging Bessent tax dodges
The memo called out millions of dollars in losses Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent claimed related to his investment in a conservative publishing house, among other issues.Politico - Jan. 15 -
'Conclave,' 'Emilia Pérez' lead 2025 BAFTA nominations
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the nominations for its 2025 film awards on Wednesday. Here's the full list.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15 -
Building-Products Distributor QXO Prepares to Nominate Directors Over Beacon Deal
QXO publishes offer to buy Beacon for $124.25 per share, says it has been rebuffed time and again.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
Oscar nominations delayed again due to Los Angeles wildfires
The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires
The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfiresABC News - Jan. 13 -
Oscar nominations delayed again as L.A. fires disrupt awards season
Oscar nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been delayed again due to Los Angeles-area fires. The announcement is now set for Jan. 23, with voting extended to Jan. 17.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13 -
Bessent to divest from assets on road to leading Treasury
President-elect Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick Scott Bessent has plans to divest from funds and other investments as he prepares to take over as the country’s top economic official. In an ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts
Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires
The California fires cause the voting deadline and announcement to be pushed back by two days.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Oscar award voting and nominations delayed by Los Angeles County fires
The Oscar voting nomination process and nominations announcements have been pushed back by two days due to the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires
In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
'Wicked' tops SAG Awards nominations; many big-names are snubbed
“Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including best ensemble.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
2025 DGA nominations clarify the race for best director. Here's who made the cut
The Directors Guild of America named the five nominees for its feature film award, a key precursor in the Oscar race, on Wednesday. Here's who made the list.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
The 2025 SAG Awards nominations are out. Here's the full list
The nominations for the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards have been announced. The SAG Awards will be held Feb. 23 and streamed live on Netflix.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
"Wicked" leads with 4 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
SAG Awards nominations: What the biggest snubs and surprises mean for the Oscar race
The SAG Awards usually are a reliable forecast for Oscar glory. Will motion picture academy voters once again follow the script?Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations announcement due to wildfires
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations have canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles areaABC News - Jan. 8 -
'The Piano Lesson,' GloRilla and Ayo Edebiri lead NAACP Image Award nominations
The NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year may determine which celebrity had the biggest year for Black audiences.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Lead Trump documents prosecutor leaves DOJ
A lead prosecutor on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) prosecution into President-elect Trump's mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago has retired from the department. Jay Bratt left the DOJ on ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Schiff: ‘Kash Patel should not be confirmed’ to lead the FBI
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says he believes Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s pick to run the FBI, is unqualified to run the bureau, especially in light of the New Year’s Day terror attack in ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Austrian People’s Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns
Austrian People’s Party has nominated its General Secretary Christian Stocker as interim leader after the expected resignation of Chancellor Karl NehammerABC News - Jan. 5 -
E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish
General Motors was the biggest winner in U.S. sales in the final quarter, with a gain of 21 percent. It more than doubled its electric vehicle sales.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Hoge leads as PGA Tour season starts in Hawaii
Tom Hoge takes a one-stroke lead in the first round as the 2025 PGA Tour season tees off at The Sentry in Hawaii.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Nominate a company for CNBC's 2025 Disruptor 50 list
CNBC is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Disruptor 50 list — our annual look at the most innovative venture-backed companies.CNBC - Jan. 2