Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee praised President Donald Trump’s pick, Russell Vought, to lead the Office of Management and Budget. “I think you’re qualified for the job. I know why he picked you,

Russell Vought, likely to return as director of the Office of Management and Budget, echoed the former House speaker's criticism of the social safety net.

Russell Vought, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget, poses for a photo with Cabinet picks, other nominees and appointments, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, promised to help American taxpayers while undergoing a contentious confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Senate hearings are set to begin for Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet. Many have been meeting with senators individually.

Hegseth later attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, where he graduated in 2013 with a master's degree in public policy. [4] In response to a question from CNN about Hegseth's qualifications, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.),

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social early Wednesday to slam the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, for her plea during Tuesday’s inaugural prayer service that he “have mercy” on communities in fear.

The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet. The vote was unanimous.

Agriculture Department: Gary Washington, a career official who currently serves as the USDA’s chief information officer. Brooke Rollins, a former Trump administration official, is currently awaiting confirmation to be the department’s secretary and will testify at hearing on Jan. 23.

Republicans and Democrats were in talks to reach an agreement to allow swift confirmation of Marco Rubio as Donald Trump's secretary of state.

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced former director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought as his nominee for director of the Office of Management and Budget on November 22, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate ...

Trump announced Stephen Miller as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, plus the additional role of homeland security adviser. Miller was a senior adviser to Trump during his first administration and one of the architects of some of his most controversial immigration policies, including his family separation program.