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 taxpayers while undergoing a contentious confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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WATCH LIVE: Russell Vought testifies at confirmation hearing for OMB director
Russell Vought, President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of the Office of Management and Budget, will testify before Congress for the second time. Since the first, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) met with Vought and released a statement disagreeing with the nomination.
Trump seeks to bring back Russell Vought as OMB director
Russell Vought, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget, poses for a photo with Cabinet picks, other nominees and appointments, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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.
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 director.
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Watch Live: Trump OMB Nominee Russ Vought Senate Confirmation Hearing
Russell Vought, President Trump’s nominee to be director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), testifies Wednesday with the Senate Budget Committee. You can watch his opening state
Russell Vought at Senate hearing: 'We have to use taxpayer dollars wisely'
Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, discussed how he wants to tackle "government waste" and use taxpayer dollars "wisely" during his opening statement at his Senate confirmation hearing.
Senate Democrats grill Trump’s OMB nominee
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee praised President Donald Trump’s pick, Russell Vought, to lead the Office of Management and Budget. “I think you’re qualified for the job. I know why he picked you,
Trump's OMB Director Nominee Russell Vought Delivers Opening Remarks In Confirmation Hearing
Today in the Senate, Trump's OMB Director nominee Russell Vought delivered his opening remarks at his confirmation hearing.
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For the many people considered enemies by President Donald Trump, his return to the White House has sparked anxiety about how ...
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Trump Budget Nominee Says He’s Proud of Legislation That Doubled Extreme Poverty
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‘Just Be Straight On The US Constitution!’ Slotkin Fumes At Russell Vought After Asking If His Loyalty Is To Trump Above All
You are going to swear an oath to the Constitution, not to Donald Trump, just like any other confirmed official," Slotkin ...
Russell Vought, Brooke Rollins under Senate spotlight this week for Donald Trump’s cabinet
Senate hearings for Trump’s Cabinet nominees progress this week, with Russell Vought (OMB) and Brooke Rollins (Agriculture) ...
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.
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