Three U.S. Army soldiers were onboard a BlackHawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent — who has vowed to crack down on off-the-rails federal spending and help avert a “crushing $4 trillion tax hike” on Americans by year’s end — was

Former hedge fund manager Scott Bessent was confirmed yesterday in the Senate as the new Treasury Secretary. The 62-year-old Tr*mp nominee becomes the first out-gay man to hold the position. He’s also the highest-ranking LGBTQ+ official in US history. The Treasury Secretary is fifth-in-line to the Presidency.

Bessent, 62, is a longtime hedge fund manager, Trump donor and adviser. He'll be the point person for Trump on a host of key economic issues.

In a mostly bipartisan vote, the Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary on Monday, solidifying his role to advance Trump’s economic agenda.

Learn all about the appointment of billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary and his pro-crypto position.

The Senate is set to vote Monday on the confirmation of Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, as Senate Republicans work to quickly install President Trump's picks for top administration posts.

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, filling a key role in President Donald Trump's Cabinet with Bessent expected to help orchestrate Trump's economic agenda.

Bitcoin surges past $105K as pro-crypto policies gain momentum. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backs Bitcoin while US states and global banks explore reserves.

President Donald Trump has threatened universal duties and said they'll raise money, but he is also using tariff threats as diplomatic leverage.

Bessent grew up in Little River with big dreams. He’s suddenly risen so high in national politics that few South Carolinians have ever gone higher.