Senate confirms Project 2025 architect to head OMB
Russell Vought sees the Office of Management and Budget as a “nerve center” that can be used to curtail DEI programs and purge the federal workforce of Trump’s perceived enemies.
Russell Vought Confirmed as OMB Director
Read about the Senate confirmation of former OMB chief Russell Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead OMB in party-line vote
Despite an overnight effort on the Senate floor from Democratic lawmakers to derail Russell Vought’s path to becoming Office of Management and Budget director, the Project 2025 co-author secured every Republican vote Thursday and was confirmed by a 53-47 tally to lead the White House office once again.
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.
WATCH: Senate confirms Project 2025 architect Russell Vought to lead powerful White House OMB
The Thursday night vote was planned after Democrats had exhausted their only remaining tool to stonewall a nomination — holding the Senate floor throughout the previous night and day with a series of speeches where they warned Vought was Trump's "most dangerous nominee.
Russell Vought confirmed to head government's leading budget office after Dems hold 30-hour protest
Despite Democratic tactics to delay the vote, the Senate confirmed Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). He previously served as OMB director during President Donald Trump's first administration.
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.
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 co-author as Trump budget chief
Democrats call Russell Vought the president's "most dangerous nominee", but Republicans say he will "stop the waste of US taxpayers' dollars".
Senate Confirms Project 2025 Architect Russell Vought As Trump's Budget Director
Vought was confirmed on a party-line vote of 53-47, putting him into one of the most influential positions in the federal government.
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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 ...