Senate Confirms Russell Vought as Director of Office of Management and Budget Amid Controversy
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The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget with a vote of 53-47, despite Democratic opposition due to his links to the controversial Project 2025 policy agenda.
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget on Thursday, despite opposition from Democrats. Vought, identified as a co-author of the controversial Project 2025 policy agenda, was confirmed by a party-line vote of 53-47.