Trump, Russell Vought

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Who Is Russell Vought? Probably the Most Important Person in Trump 2.0.
If Russell Vought is confirmed as Office of Management and Budget director, he will continue to enact and accelerate the radical, sweeping agenda he began to implement in that same position during the final two years of the first Trump administration.
'Ultra-right': Trump budget chief pick Russell Vought faces fire from Dem senators
President Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget faced a tough grilling from Democratic lawmakers on the Senate Budget Committee on Wednesday.
Russell Vought could expand power of Trump's budget office
Vought, a co-author of Project 2025 who served as budget director in Donald Trump's first term, has signaled he will take a more aggressive approach to helping the president-elect carry out his agenda of shrinking the federal government.
Trump budget nominee Russell Vought says presidents can withhold authorized spending
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the top budget office, Russ Vought, will face senators on Wednesday for potential confirmation to a crucial post for Trump's goals to reshape and downsize the federal government.
Trump's budget director nominee gets pushback from Sen. Luján
President Donald Trump's pick for the Office of Management and Budget director was condemned Thursday by Democratic Senate leadership, whereas his Interior and Energy secretary nominees got approval recommendations from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee.
Senate Dems sound alarm on Trump's budget director
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer panned President Trump's budget director nominee Thursday, arguing that Russell Vought will use the position to implement Project 2025. Why it matters: The intensity of Senate Democrats' opposition to Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is notable: That nomination is usually more low-profile.
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'I Don't Care What The President Said': Patty Murray Grills Russell Vought In Confirmation Hearing
During the confirmation hearing for Trump's OMB director, Russell Vought in the Senate this week, Senator Patty Murray grilled Vought over whether he will follow the law if confirmed.
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The Most Terrifying Answer in Trump’s Budget Chief Hearing
Senators on both sides of the aisle took issue Wednesday with Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Office of Management and ...
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'Do You Not Understand?': Mark Warner Loses It On Russell Vought During Confirmation Hearing
During the confirmation hearing for Trump's OMB nominee, Russell Vought in the Senate this week, Senator Mark Warner lost it on Vought over his past comments.
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Trump’s budget pick, Russ Vought, is starting to upend Washington
Even before he takes the reins at the White House budget office, Russell Vought has started trying to remake Washington. He has promised to pursue stark spending cuts, and he’s signaled support ...
Russell Vought Poised to Expand Power of White House Budget Office
If confirmed, Mr. Vought will be at the center of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.
Trump budget nominee, lawmakers spar over spending powers
Congress is gearing up for a potential separation of powers fight with the incoming Trump administration over who has the ...
Democrats assail OMB director nominee Russell Vought over political, cultural issues
Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, promised to help American ...