Summary
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as White House budget director in a 53-47 party-line vote despite Democratic opposition.
Vought, a key author of Project 2025, advocates aggressive budget cuts and expanding executive power.
Democrats warned he will slash programs like Medicare, Social Security, and veterans’ benefits while promoting Trump’s policy agenda.
Republicans praised his confirmation, with Speaker Mike Johnson stating he will help dismantle the regulatory state.
unfortunately, I don’t have ready access to appropriately sized cacti here.
Damnit, where’s Paige when you need her.