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Trump directed budget chief Russ Vought to draft an executive order establishing a board that would unanimously decide which NIH grants to fund, effectively placing political appointees in charge of billions in health-research dollars and a potential cut to Harvard funding; Bhattacharya resisted cutting Harvard, lawmakers had previously blocked a similar plan, and the move signals a major escalation in politicizing science funding.
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.
Russ Vought, a key figure behind the scenes in the Trump administration's response to the government shutdown, is known for his deep understanding of bureaucracy and his advocacy for significant federal budget cuts, including threatening mass layoffs during the shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune warns Democrats about the potential consequences of the government shutdown and the actions of White House budget director Russ Vought, including mass layoffs and targeted funding cuts, which could have long-term impacts on federal employees and programs. Thune emphasizes that he does not control Vought's decisions and criticizes the administration's tactics to pressure Democrats into reopening the government.
Russ Vought, the White House budget director, is playing a key role in the government shutdown standoff by threatening federal layoffs to pressure Democrats, reflecting his long-held small-government ideology and willingness to test the limits of his role, which has drawn both support from allies and criticism from Democrats.
Russ Vought, a prominent figure in the Trump administration, is set to lead the Office of Management and Budget, where he plans to implement policies reflecting his belief that America is a Christian nation. Vought's agenda includes reshaping the government with Christian values, potentially using military force to quell protests, and replacing civil servants with political appointees. His views align with the Christian right and MAGA policies, advocating for a Christian-centric national identity and significant changes to federal governance.
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Russ Vought, a key figure in the conservative "Project 2025," as the director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Vought, who served as OMB chief during Trump's previous term, will play a significant role in setting budget priorities and rolling back regulations. Project 2025, which Vought has been heavily involved in, proposes expanding presidential power and reclassifying federal workforce roles to allow for mass firings. Despite Trump's campaign distancing itself from the project, several of its contributors have been appointed to key positions in his administration.
Donald Trump has nominated Russ Vought to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget for his second term. Vought, a key figure in the conservative Project 2025, previously served as budget director during Trump's first term and is known for advocating the restructuring of the federal civil service. Trump praised Vought as a cost-cutter and deregulator who aligns with his America First Agenda. Vought has been critical of the independence of federal agencies and has pushed for loyalty to the president over institutional allegiance.