All articles tagged with #vought
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
Senator Susan Collins criticized White House budget director Russ Vought's decision to proceed with mass layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting concerns about the impact on federal agencies and public service, amid broader political disputes over funding and shutdown strategies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
The Energy Department has canceled $7.56 billion in clean-energy projects, mainly in Democratic-leaning states, citing concerns over project viability and economic return, sparking political controversy and accusations of political bias and setbacks for climate efforts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
OMB chief Russ Vought announced that mass firings of federal workers will begin soon amid the government shutdown, with concerns raised about the impact on military pay, social programs, and scientific research, as both parties blame each other for the ongoing standoff.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
White House budget chief Russ Vought defends the use of pocket rescissions to unilaterally cut congressionally approved funding, criticizing the GAO and advocating for stronger executive authority, amid ongoing political disputes over budget and oversight issues.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
The role of acting USAID administrator has been handed from Rubio to OMB Director Vought, who now oversees the agency's final wind down amid ongoing efforts to reduce federal aid programs, following Trump's administration's efforts to control and cut USAID operations.