US Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

[Sputnik] - 01/28/2025

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate has supported the appointment of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as the country's new Treasury Secretary, according to the vote count.



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