Bessent, Trump and Ukraine

Trump says Treasury Secretary Bessent is going to Ukraine as U.S. has 'little to show' for aid sent
Trump said in a post on Truth Social that Bessent will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and suggested the two leaders could discuss pathways to ending the conflic
Treasury Secretary Bessent to Visit Kyiv as Trump Seeks Minerals
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to travel to Ukraine this week as part of initial discussions to secure US access to critical minerals, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent to visit Kyiv as Trump seeks Ukraine’s rare earths
Donald Trump has expressed a desire for a deal that would see the US recoup its investment in Ukraine’s defence against Russia.
Trump to send Treasury Secretary Bessent to Ukraine to meet Zelensky amid critical mineral talks
Ukraine is one of Europe’s largest supplier of rare-earth minerals, with rich deposits of metals including lithium, titanium, uranium and iron.
Trump Names Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, to Lead the Consumer Bureau
The secretary replaces Rohit Chopra, who had aggressively sought to expand the bureau’s authority over banks and other financial firms.
NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO
New US Defense Secretary Hegseth to make first visit to NATO HQ
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is to attend meetings at NATO HQ in Brussels on Wednesday and Thursday as allies hope for clarity on Washington's continued support for Ukraine and its commitment to the Western military alliance.
Treasury Secretary Bessent to Meet With Zelensky in Ukraine
WASHINGTON—President Trump is dispatching Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr ...
Order blocking Musk's DOGE from Treasury systems doesn't apply to Bessent, judge says
A U.S. judge clarified on Tuesday that an order restricting billionaire Elon Musk's government cost-cutting effort from ...
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Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
The Senate voted Monday as Senate Republicans work to quickly install President Trump's picks for top administration posts.
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Scott Bessent's confirmation hearing for Treasury secretary: What to know, how to watch
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Department of Treasury secretary, will appear before the Senate on Thursday for his confirmation hearing. Bessent, who reportedly gave ...
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Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts
The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump's treasury secretary, giving him the delicate balancing act of cutting taxes and curbing ...
JD Vance, Treasury Sec Scott Bessent to meet with Zelenskyy as Trump team sets sights on Russia-Ukraine war
Vice President JD Vance will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday after years of railing against the U.S.’ ...
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Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Trump's Treasury secretary
The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, making the longtime hedge fund manager the point person for the new administration on a ...
'Elon and I are completely aligned on cutting waste,' says Treasury Secretary Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg that major savings could be made and DOGE was one of the most important ...