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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fails to divest his financial holdings and hit with watchdog warning

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fails to divest his financial holdings and hit with watchdog warning

Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, reportedly has a net worth of around $600 million

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