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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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 35m

Senate confirms Project 2025 architect Russell Vought to lead powerful White House budget office

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as White House budget director on Thursday night, putting an official who has planned the zealous expansion of President Donald Trump's power into one of the most influential positions in the federal government.

CBS News on MSN · 8h

Senate to vote on confirmation of Russ Vought to lead budget office as Democrats protest nomination

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, after Democrats held the floor overnight to oppose his confirmation.

Trump, Senate

CNN on MSN · 9h

Mike Johnson pushes ahead to unlock Trump agenda, teeing up Senate clash

House Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to power forward on a key budget committee vote early next week, setting up a clash with Senate GOP leaders who are itching to move a separate blueprint with their own strategy on how to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

With US House Stymied, Senate Republicans Prepare to Move on Trump Agenda

Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham told reporters on Wednesday that he expects to begin marking up a budget resolution that will also direct committees to find offsets for the new spending with hopes of Senate action in coming weeks.

GOP tension grows on Trump agenda bill as Senate diverges from House's path

The conflict over strategy comes as top House Republicans met Thursday with Trump, who has indicated a preference for a one-bill approach but largely steered clear of the dispute.

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Senate Democrats Hold the Floor in Overnight Protest of Trump Nominee

Powerless to stop President Trump or Russell T. Vought, the nominee to lead the White House budget office, Democrats pulled ...

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Pete Buttigieg's Chances of Winning Michigan Senate Primary: Poll

A new poll suggests Buttigieg would be the front-runner against other Democrats in the battleground state's 2026 Senate race.

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More of Trump's Cabinet Picks Are Set for Senate Hearings. Here's the Schedule

Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Labor, left, arrives to meet ...

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Senate Democrats promise all-night marathon of speeches in protest of Vought’s nomination

Senate Democrats have begun their overnight marathon of speeches in protest of Russ Vought’s nomination to lead the Office of ...

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The 2026 Michigan Senate race is already heating up

Sen. Gary Peters's decision to retire will affect control of the Senate, presidential aspirants and the rise or fall of other ...

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Vowing more transparency, Mass. Senate moves to make more votes public, require summaries of all bills

The proposals, which need approval in the Senate and, in many cases, the House as well, could reshape how much visibility the ...

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Senate Democrats Demand Clarity About Musk’s Efforts at Education Dept.

In a letter released on Thursday, a coalition of 15 Democrats asked the department to explain what data associates of Elon ...

Albuquerque Journal7h

Senate Democrats still concerned about erosion of congressional power

Senate Democrats tried to slow down the confirmation vote for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the budget office with 30 ...

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