The nominations come days after the Department of Government Efficiency tried to take over both federal aid agencies.

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President Donald Trump's administration says federal agencies should begin planning to eliminate employee positions. The ...

At least 31 individuals involved with Project 2025 have either been nominated, designated, appointed or confirmed to ...

President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month ...

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 ...

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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.