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Senate confirms Russell Vought to return as head of Trump’s Office of Management and Budget
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought to return as head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after having helmed the agency during the latter half of President Trump’s first term. All 53 Republicans backed Vought as OMB director, while every Democrat (47) opposed Trump’s nominee.
Senate Republicans confirm Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought as White House budget director
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted along party lines Thursday to confirm Russell Vought as the next head of the Office of Management and Budget despite fierce pushback from Democrats. Although Democrats have been divided over various Trump nominees, they unified in opposition to Vought.
Senate confirms Russ Vought to lead budget office as Democrats protest
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget after Democrats held the floor overnight to oppose his confirmation.
US Senate Confirms Trump Budget Director Pick Vought
The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee Russell Vought as budget director on Thursday, placing the reins of government funding in the hands of hardline conservative who has advocated for reducing Congress's power over taxpayer dollars.
Senate expected to vote on Trump’s OMB nominee after Democrats protest
Democratic senators pulled a rare all-nighter to protest the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
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McConnell Falls Down Senate Stairs After Casting Vote
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Democrats struggle with big question: Who is the leader of their party?
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‘Blow this place up’: Frustrated Democrats want the Senate to fight harder
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader aims to end debate on RFK Jr. nomination. What 'cloture' means
“Mr. Kennedy is a walking public health crisis waiting to happen," Senate Minority Leader Schumer said in a statement to The Journal News/lohud Wednesday. "We need to look at Mr. Kennedy’s ...
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Montana Senate leadership delays action on Ellsworth motion
The atmosphere on the Montana Senate floor was much quieter Friday than it had been Thursday, a day after a fierce debate ...
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Why we're collaborating with Akpabio — Minority Leader
Senator representing Benue South and Minority Leader in the Senate, Abba Moro, has justified the warm relationship between the leadership of the Senate and Minority lawmakers in the Red ...
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Senate confirms Trump pick for Energy secretary Chris Wright
and other good paying clean jobs," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a floor speech in January after Trump chose Wright for the job. "Many of these Americans are in red states that ...
More of Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule
More Senate hearings are coming up for President Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet. Next in line is Lori Chavez-DeRemer, ...
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Netanyahu presses Senate lawmakers to pass ICC sanctions legislation
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), the No. 2 Senate Republican, said that Netanyahu had urged senators to pass the ICC bill and “said ...
Maddow Blog | Democratic leaders launch a very different kind of ‘stop the steal’ effort
Schumer and Jeffries unveiled a bill to “prevent unlawful meddling in the Treasury Department’s payment systems and protect Americans across the country.” ...