LIVE: Scott Bessent’s confirmation hearing for the Treasury Department resumes

The U.S. Senate convenes and proceeds to an executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of money manager Scott Bessent of South Carolina as Treasury Secretary. Bessent is a past supporter of Democrats who has become an enthusiastic supporter of Trump. He’s an advocate of cutting spending while extending the tax cuts approved by Congress in Trump’s first term. #scottbessent #treasury #usa #news #live