Jan 28, 2025 · WASHINGTON – Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury by Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh on January 28, 2025. Shortly following the ceremony, Mr. Bessent was welcomed at the doors of the U.S. Treasury at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue by department employees.

The United States secretary of the treasury is the head of the United States Department of the Treasury, and is the chief financial officer of the federal government of the United States. The secretary of the treasury serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all matters pertaining to economic and fiscal policy.

Nov 23, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump named billionaire Scott Bessent as his pick to serve as the next secretary of the Department of the Treasury. “Scott has long been a strong advocate of the America...

Janet Louise Yellen (born August 13, 1946) is an American economist who served as the 78th United States secretary of the treasury from 2021 to 2025. She also served as chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018.

The United States Secretary of the Treasury is the head of the United States Department of the Treasury. The Secretary is concerned with finance and monetary matters , and, until 2003, some issues of national security and defense .

Janet Louise Yellen (born August 13, 1946) is an American economist and professor. She was the 78th United States Secretary of the Treasury from 2021 to 2025 during the Joe Biden administration. Yellen was the 15th Chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to …

Jan 29, 2025 · Scott Bessent is the current United States Secretary of the Treasury. He was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate on Jan. 20, 2025. Bessent was sworn in as Secretary...

On January 28, 2025, Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. As Secretary, Mr. Bessent is responsible for the U.S. Treasury’s wide-ranging mission to maintain a strong economy, foster economic growth and create job opportunities for all Americans by promoting the conditions that enable prosperity ...

Feb 3, 2025 · WASHINGTON — In what appears to be yet another move to consolidate parts of the federal government, President Donald Trump has appointed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the acting...

Jan 27, 2025 · The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary on Monday, elevating the hedge fund manager to the new administration’s top financial job as President Donald Trump forges ahead on an...