
The “King of Bankruptcy” just got a step closer to becoming America’s next commerce secretary. But Wilbur Ross first had to promise not to censor or intimidate climate scientists.
A U.S. Senate committee unanimously voted in favor of Ross’s nomination on Tuesday, paving the way for a vote by the full Senate. Once confirmed, the famed investor known for buying distressed companies is expected to help quarterback President Trump’s muscular trade agenda.