WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Treasury Department Announces New Appointment Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced today a key appointment for a senior position at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Derek Theurer will perform the duties of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. He joined the Department in January as Counselor, assisting Secretary Bessent with global tax negotiations and enactment of   more