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Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump’s tax cuts

Trump_Cabinet_Bessent_89452WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 deficits while putting forward a plan on tariffs that doesn’t jeopardize growth.