Russell Vought Poised to Expand Power of White House Budget Office
If confirmed, Mr. Vought will be at the center of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.
The Conversation on MSN11d
Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done
The OMB is like the government’s central nervous system – it, and its director, are at the center of pretty much everything.
The Economist11h
A controversial idea to hand even more power to the president
This is the practice of presidents refusing to spend funds that Congress has appropriated, shifting power to the White House.
Can Trump Cancel Biden-Era Spending Plans Through Impoundment? Here’s What To Know.
Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget has refused to say Trump will follow the law that forbids him from blocking funds.
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Capital Highlights: Hegar unveils biennial revenue forecast: Texas faces slight decline in funds
The Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available ...
Oklahoma lawmaker hoping to increase agency budget as threat of FEMA shutdown looms
With President Donald Trump threatening to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency, it could impact Oklahomans during tornado season.
Graham defends purge of inspectors general but says Trump ‘should have’ told Congress first
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended President Trump’s decision to oust more than a dozen inspectors general in a late-night ...
Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies
The sweeping action removes oversight of his new administration. Some members of Congress are suggesting it violated federal ...