Dec 16 Seeing chance to discredit Trump’s populist appeal, Democrats eye confirmation fight over Treasury pick By Julie Bykowicz and Julie Pace, Associated Press Given the narrow GOP majority in the Senate, Steven Mnuchin is likely to be confirmed. But Democrats plan to rough him up along the way, grilling the former Goldman Sachs executive over his Wall Street ties and his stake in… Continue reading
Nov 30 Watch After populist campaign, Trump assembles economic team of elites By PBS News Hour President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed economic team suggests a preference for Wall Street veterans, in a reversal of his campaign promise to surround himself with establishment outsiders. Judy Woodruff speaks with David Wessel of The Brookings Institution about the “elite” appointments,… Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch 3:12 Wall Street veterans compose Trump’s economic team By PBS News Hour President-elect Donald Trump announced two more Cabinet picks on Wednesday: Goldman Sachs veteran Steven Mnuchin for treasury secretary and billionaire investor Wilbur Ross for commerce secretary. He also chose a deputy for Ross: Chicago Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts. On Twitter,… Continue watching
Nov 30 Treasury nominee Mnuchin was Trump’s top fundraiser By Martin Crutsinger, Julie Bykowicz and Julie Pace, Associated Press Steven Mnuchin has had a long history as a successful financial executive and a period as head of Trump's campaign finance operation. Continue reading
Nov 30 Trump names Mnuchin, Ross to economic team By Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Goldman Sachs executive Steven Mnuchin as treasury secretary and financier Wilbur Ross to lead the Commerce Department. Continue reading
Nov 30 Trump says he’s stepping out of his business empire By Laurie Kellman and Julie Pace, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's leaving his business empire to focus on being the nation's 45th president. Continue reading