Vought, White House and Senate

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.
Project 2025 Architect Russell Vought Confirmed to Lead White House Budget Office
Vought was one of the architects of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for Trump’s second term.
Senate confirms Project 2025 architect Russell Vought to lead powerful White House budget office
Vought was confirmed on a party-line vote of 53-47 after Democrats had exhausted their only remaining tool to stonewall a nomination — holding the Senate floor.
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.
Alert: Senate confirms Russell Vought as White House budget director, putting Project 2025 architect at helm of powerful office
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White House, Secret Service

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