BlockBeats News, January 22nd, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee approved the nomination of Scott Bessent as the Secretary of the Treasury in the Trump administration with a vote of 16 in favor and 11 against, and the nomination will be submitted to the Senate for a final confirmation vote.
If confirmed, Bessent will become one of the key spokespersons for the new U.S. government in economic policy, with significant influence on fiscal policy, financial regulation, international sanctions, and overseas investment. (Jinse Finance)