During the confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent in the Senate this week, Senator Michael Bennet lost it on Bessent over Trump's tax policy.

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Bessent told lawmakers that President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to unleash 'a new economic golden age' ...

Scott Bessent, a South Carolina billionaire hedge fund manager ... Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) ...

Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's pick to serve as Treasury Secretary, handled a policy-heavy confirmation hearing with poise, ...

Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax ...