Senate Republicans confirm Project 2025 co-author as White House budget director
The Senate voted along party lines Thursday to confirm Russell Vought as the next head of the Office of Management and Budget despite fierce pushback from Democrats.
Senate vote could put Project 2025 architect in charge of Trump's budget office
WASHINGTON — The Senate was headed for a confirmation vote Thursday night on Russell Vought, President Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director, who is planning to use one of the most powerful positions in federal government to zealously expand the president's power.
US Senate confirms Trump budget director pick Vought
The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee Russell Vought as budget director on Thursday, placing the reins of government funding in the hands of hardline conservative who has advocated for reducing Congress's power over taxpayer dollars.
Senate confirms Russell Vought as White House budget director, putting Project 2025 architect at helm of powerful office
Senate confirms Russell Vought as White House budget director, putting Project 2025 architect at helm of powerful office.
Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget
Russell Vought, 48, the architect of Project 2025, will lead the Office of Management and Budget, where he will oversee the president's budget.
Senate to vote on confirmation of OMB director as Democrats protest
The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, after Democrats held the floor overnight to oppose his confirmation.
Senate tees up Trump budget chief pick Russell Vought for final confirmation vote
Republicans have backed Russell Vought’s nomination and claim he’s prepared for the role since he led the office during Trump’s first administration.
White House budget proposal could shatter the National Science Foundation
The budget request will be the first of President Trump's second term, and it will offer a clear window into the priorities ...
House Republicans Close In on Budget Deal After Trump Meeting
GOP lawmakers “are narrowing down the areas of differences” on taxes and spending, says House majority leader.
House GOP reports progress after marathon Trump meeting
House Republicans reported “very positive developments” after a marathon meeting at the White House on Thursday focused on ...
Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda
House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.
White House Budget Office Orders Pause in All Federal Loans and Grants
The full extent of the order was not immediately clear, but the directive sent to government agencies on Monday threatened to ...
White House budget office rescinds federal funding freeze memo
The Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget released a new memo Wednesday rescinding a controversial memo ...
Trump meets with Republican lawmakers to discuss budget and tax cuts
President Donald Trump met with Republican lawmakers to discuss budget deadlines and tax cuts, aiming to fulfill campaign ...