Russ Vought, champion of Schedule F and slashing agency budgets, wins confirmation to OMB
Trump's pick for budget chief was confirmed by the Senate after Democrats held the floor for a full day to speak in opposition to him.
Senate confirms Russell Vought to return as head of Trump’s Office of Management and Budget
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought to return as head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after having helmed the agency during the latter half of President Trump’s first term. All 53 Republicans backed Vought as OMB director, while every Democrat (47) opposed Trump’s nominee.
Senate Republicans confirm Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought as White House budget director
WASHINGTON — 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. Although Democrats have been divided over various Trump nominees, they unified in opposition to Vought.
Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead White House budget office
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Russell Vought as the next director of the powerful White House budget office, installing a conservative fiscal hawk who has promised to pursue sweeping spending cuts and empower President Donald Trump to conform the budget to his political views.
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.
US Senate approves Vought as White House budget director
The US Senate on Thursday confirmed Russell Vought as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the entity at the center of a contentious effort to freeze federal funding for aid programs.
How Long Will The Federal Hiring Freeze Last? Implications For Government Employees
How long will the federal hiring freeze last? Learn about its implications for government employees, job candidates, and ...
White House budget office rescinds federal funding freeze memo
The Trump’s administration’s Office of Management and Budget released a memo Wednesday rescinding a controversial order that ...
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Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze memo after chaos
Washington — The White House Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday walked back a memo that ordered a freeze on federal assistance, less than two days after the directive led to chaos ...
Which Federal Programs Are Under Scrutiny? The Budget Office Named 2,600 of Them.
The Trump administration ordered temporary freezes in funding for programs spanning virtually every part of the government.
‘Radical and extreme’: Warnock on federal grant freeze
Senator Raphael Warnock talking about the recent federal funding freeze and its impacts on federal programs in Georgia.
Senate vote could put Project 2025 architect in charge of Trump’s budget office
The Senate is heading for a confirmation vote on Russell Vought. He is President Donald Trump’s nominee for White House ...
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Funding freeze forcing Virginia health centers to close doors, cancel appointments
Community health centers throughout Virginia are being forced to close their doors due a funding freeze initiated by the Trump administration.