Howard William Lutnick (born July 14, 1961) is an American businessman who has served as the 41st United States secretary of commerce since 2025. ... In December 2024, he purchased Bret Baier's home in Washington, D.C., for US$25 million, setting the record for the most expensive house in the city.

Nov 19, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary.

Feb 19, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump’s hardline trade polices.

Nov 20, 2024 · Howard Lutnick is set to move from CEO of Wall Street finance firm Cantor Fitzgerald and co-chairman of President-elect Donald Trump‘s transition team to the next commerce secretary.

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Feb 21, 2025 · Howard Lutnick was sworn in as secretary of commerce, adding to the list of President Trump’s Cabinet picks to become official. Mr. Trump shared stories Friday about Mr. Lutnick at the White...

Feb 18, 2025 · The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline trade polices.

Feb 18, 2025 · Howard Lutnick will be charged with helping implement the president's vision for tariffs, which are already getting blowback from Democrats and foreign leaders.

Nov 19, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has tapped investment banker Howard Lutnick as his next commerce secretary. Lutnick, the co-chair of Trump’s transition team, is the chairman and chief executive...

Feb 18, 2025 · The Senate voted to confirm businessman Howard Lutnick’s nomination to lead the Commerce Department on Tuesday. Lutnick, 63, was confirmed in a 51-45 vote by the full Senate.