Democrats Grill Vought Over Alleged Illegal Withholding of Funds
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At a House Budget Committee hearing, Democrats pressed White House Budget Director Russ Vought—described as a key architect of Project 2025—on alleged illegal withholding of billions in congressionally appropriated funds and other impoundment actions, citing GAO findings and court rulings; Vought defended compliance with the Impoundment Control Act as protesters shouted from the gallery and the hearing expanded beyond budget specifics.
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