Senate confirms Trump pick Russell Vought as White House budget director
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Senate confirms Project 2025 architect Russell Vought to lead powerful White House budget office
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.
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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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