Trump's OMB Nominee Russell Vought Faces Intense Senate Scrutiny

Vought's controversial stances on abortion, federal spending, and the Impoundment Control Act dominate contentious confirmation hearings.

Russell Vought, former OMB director under Trump, testified before the Senate Budget Committee for his confirmation as OMB director in Trump’s second term.
Democrats criticized Vought for his views on the 1974 Impoundment Control Act, which he has called unconstitutional, raising concerns about his willingness to uphold federal budget laws.
Vought defended his fiscal priorities, emphasizing reduced federal spending, continuation of 2017 tax cuts, and tackling the national debt to benefit taxpayers and future generations.
Senators questioned Vought's role in crafting Project 2025, a Heritage Foundation-backed policy guide, which proposes deep cuts to social programs and consolidating executive power.
Republicans largely supported Vought, though Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham expressed concerns about his stance on the Impoundment Control Act, which will be addressed in a later hearing.