In President Donald Trump’s first term, Russell Vought was a largely behind-the-scenes player who eventually became director of the influential but underappreciated Office of Management and Budget.

the Federal Communications Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission under the watch of Office of Management and Budget Review Director Russell Vought, a key Project 2025 author.

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as White House budget director Thursday night, putting an official who planned the zealous expansion of President Donald Trump's power into one ...