US Senate planning Jan. 16 hearing for Trump Treasury pick Bessent, Politico reports

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is planning a Jan. 16 hearing on President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Treasury, Scott Bessent, Politico reported on Thursday, citing three unnamed sources familiar with the panel’s plans.

(Reporting by Jasper Ward; writing by Susan Heavey)