The Trump administration’s shipbuilding effort has shifted from the National Security Council to the White House Office of ...

President Trump's nominee for Office of Management and Budget director, Russ Vought, testifies during his Senate hearing on Jan. 22, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images ...

Published: January 15, 2025 8:44am EST The Office of Management and Budget sounds obscure, yet the agency plays a crucial role throughout the federal government.

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Thursday confirmed Russell Vought, a key architect of Project 2025, to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget. Vought, 48, was confirmed by a vote of 53-47.