Trump, Vought and Senate Budget Committee

'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
After Trump's defeat, Vought founded the Center for Renewing America, a conservative think tank. In speeches he made in 2023 and 2024, Vought described how he helped create legal justifications to prevent military leaders and government lawyers from obstructing Trump's executive actions, ProPublica reported.
Trump’s pick for budget director won’t say whether he would release Ukraine aid
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director is declining to commit to doling out congressionally approved funds, specifically U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
Schumer calls Trump pick Russell Vought a "dangerous" choice
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blasted President Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, calling Russell Vought "dangerous." CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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.
Donald Trump Impeachment Efforts Ramp Up
Efforts to impeach Donald Trump for a third time are ramping up as he begins his second term as president. Newsweek has ...
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The Most Terrifying Answer in Trump’s Budget Chief Hearing
“Ranking member Durbin, President Biden is the president of the United States. He was duly sworn in, and he is the president ...
Russell Vought 's confirmation hearing to lead budget office: How to watch, what to know.
Project 2025 contributing author Russell Vought is slated to resume his prior role of Office of Management and Budget ...
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Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done
The OMB is like the government’s central nervous system – it, and its director, are at the center of pretty much everything.
Trump's 2024 Picks for His Cabinet and Administration So Far
President Donald Trump is picking from his most loyal supporters as he creates his Cabinet and appoints others to key roles within his administration.
Trump Installs Stop The Steal Booster To End Cases Against Jan. 6 Defendants
Now, Martin is in the unique position of being able to effectuate his project of the past several years by implementing Trump ...
Musk Plan for Retooling Government Takes Shape, but Big Questions Loom
The rebranding of a former White House digital office into the new Department of Government Efficiency signals its potential ...
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What Trump's use of executive authority may mean for the future of presidential power
Donald Trump is back in office and already flexing executive authority in unprecedented ways. NPR hears analysis from Bowdoin University's Andrew Rudalevige, who studies presidential power.