Budget chief Russ Vought seen drawing during Trump cabinet meeting
Even Budget Hardliners Have a Sensitive Side White House budget director Russ Vought, often dubbed the “Grim Reaper” by President Trump due to his aggressive stance on reducing government jobs, was caught in a surprisingly serene moment during a lengthy Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. As President Trump moved from one aide to another, praising their […]
Freedom Caucus Members Support Russ Vought’s Action to Stop Illegal Funding by the Fed
Accountability in Financial Oversight Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, Andy Harris (R-Md.), along with Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.), voiced their support for Russ Vought, the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). They aim to bring accountability to the American people by halting unauthorized financing through the Federal Reserve. Recently, the CFPB […]
Judy Russ gave the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in memory of her late husband.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Honor Late Husband It’s that time of year again, filled with a lot of anticipation about the Christmas season! The massive Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, hailing from New York, will be set up in Manhattan on Saturday. This moment is particularly special for one family fulfilling a dream to showcase […]
OMB leader Russ Vought halts $2.1 billion in funding for Chicago transit.
Chicago Secures Federal Funding Amid Shutdown Chicago recently became the second major U.S. city to secure billions in federal funding for infrastructure projects, coinciding with a government shutdown. The Trump administration is navigating a challenging landscape as it pushes for a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) contract amid these circumstances. The federal government has allocated […]
Trump Meets with Budget Director Russ Vought to Discuss Agency Reductions During Democrat Shutdown
Trump Plans Meeting to Discuss Federal Cuts Amid Shutdowns On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Russ Vought, Director of Management and Budget and a key figure behind Project 2025, to explore federal agencies that might face budget cuts as government shutdowns persist. In a post, Trump remarked, “About the true society […]
Marco Rubio Selects Russ Vought to Manage USAID Closure
Management Overhaul at USAID On Friday, Secretary of State and acting national security adviser Marco Rubio announced that Russ Vought, the Director of Management and Budget, will lead the final phase of closing down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This move wraps up months of cuts and restructuring under President Donald Trump’s administration. […]
Russ Vought’s request for a more neutral appropriations process stirs up controversy
Senators appear uneasy about recent comments from senior White House officials suggesting that government funding should lean more towards partisan approaches. They worry that this could undermine Congress’s financial authority. Russ Vought, who leads the Office of Management and Budget, expressed his views during a breakfast meeting with reporters from the Christian Science Monitor. His […]
Russ Vought’s request for a more neutral appropriations process stirs controversy
Senators are expressing concerns regarding recent comments from top White House officials suggesting that the government’s funding process should become more partisan. They worry that this shift could undermine Congress’s financial powers. On Thursday morning, Russ Vought, the Office of Management and Budget Director, shared his thoughts during a breakfast with the Christian Science Monitor. […]
Russ Vought believes the $9.4 billion cuts proposal will be approved by Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC — Russ Vought, the head of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, expressed confidence in a $9.4 billion retirement package aimed at formalizing Doge Cuts as it moves through Congress. Vought addressed reporters outside the west wing on Friday morning, just before President Donald Trump left for Kerrville, Texas to meet with […]
John Kennedy Claims Russ Vought Is Delusional If He Believes Schumer Will Change His Mind On The Budget
Sen. John Kennedy’s Budget Proposal Remarks On Wednesday, Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy suggested that management and Budget Director Russell Vought might be underestimating the likelihood of New York Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer allowing a vote on budget measures, jokingly implying they were “using marijuana.” The White House presented a retirement package exceeding $9.5 billion […]