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 as Trump’s next OMB director
Vought's return to the Office of Management and Budget is a green light for his radical overhaul of the federal government.
Trump’s “Puppet Master,” Russ Vought, Confirmed to Lead OMB
The 53-47 vote to confirm Vought came after Democrats held the Senate floor in an overnight marathon to protest the nomination. One after another, they excoriated Trump’s pick to be head of OMB, perhaps more than any other controversial appointee.
WATCH LIVE: Senate considers Trump OMB nominee Russell Vought for confirmation
Seizing the Senate floor is one of the remaining tools the minority party has to stonewall a confirmation. Democrats unanimously oppose Vought, a Project 2025 author who is influential in Musk’s DOGE efforts to gut government.
Trump OMB nominee Russ Vought clears Senate hurdle, setting up final vote
Russ Vought, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), cleared a procedural hurdle on Wednesday as the Senate voted 53-47 to advance his nomination.
Senate tees up final vote on Trump OMB nominee Russell Vought
The Senate on Wednesday teed up a final vote on the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office. The Senate voted 53-47 along party lines on Wednesday to limit debate on
Democrats hold Senate floor in protest of Russell Vought's nomination to OMB
Democratic senators are speaking through the night in protest of Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought’s nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, called him “Donald Trump’s most dangerous nominee” in a speech on the Senate floor.
“Slashing Critical Programs”: Sen. Rosen Denounces Russ Vought’s OMB Nomination
Senator Rosen strongly opposes Russ Vought’s nomination for OMB Director, arguing his past budget cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security hurt working families. She warns that his policies favor the wealthy at the expense of essential government programs and urges the Senate to reject his nomination to protect struggling Americans.
Collins to back OMB nominee Russell Vought, paving way for confirmation
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) told The Hill on Tuesday that she plans to vote for Russell Vought, President Trump’s pick to head the White House budget office, paving the way for Vought’s likely confirmation later this week.
Video: ‘Awful, Awful Nominee’: Chuck Schumer Shows No Mercy Towards Trump’s OMB Nominee Russell Vought
Chuck Schumer Shows No Mercy Towards Trump’s OMB Nominee Russell Vought During remarks on the Senate floor, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about Project 2025 author and President Trump's OMB nominee Russell Vought.
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 ...
Senate Democrats speak all night against Trump OMB nominee, delaying confirmation vote
Senate Democrats spoke all night, delaying an inevitable vote on the nomination of Russell Vought to serve as OMB director.
OMB general counsel faces backlash following federal funding freeze order: Sources
Senior White House officials had not reviewed the Office of Management and Budget's sweeping order freezing federal grants ...
White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo
The OMB memo had directed federal agencies to pause grants and loans pending a review of compliance with the agenda of ...
White House still committed to freezing ‘woke’ funds despite rescinding OMB memo
The White House remains committed to freezing federal grants and loans aimed at “woke" programs, Fox News has learned, ...
Federal judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding despite OMB rescission
A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal ...
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Local protesters oppose Trump's OMB nominee Vought, Musk's access to federal payment system
Demonstrators asked federal lawmakers to reject Russell Vought as the new head of the federal Office of Management and Budget.
Maryland governor unveils new design for Baltimore bridge replacement
The new bridge set to replace Maryland's Francis Scott Key Bridge will stand 45 feet taller, allowing larger ships to pass.