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Russell Vought

Russell Vought

Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget

Appears in 2 stories

Born: 1976 (age 49 years), New York
Party: Republican Party
Education: Wheaton College and The George Washington University
Office: Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget
Nationality: American

Notable Quotes

CFPB will not be taking its next draw of unappropriated funding because it is not 'reasonably necessary' to carry out its duties.

"We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected. We want them to not want to go to work because they are increasingly viewed as the villains." - Speaking at conservative conference, 2023

Stories

The battle over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Rule Changes

Leading CFPB restructuring

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau returned $21 billion to defrauded Americans over its 14-year existence. The agency that Elizabeth Warren built now faces major cuts (workforce down to 200 from 1,700, budget halved), though federal judges are blocking dismantling efforts.

Updated 2 days ago

Trump's second-term cabinet: razor-thin votes and partisan warfare

Rule Changes

Confirmed 53-47 on February 7, 2025

Trump's second-term cabinet confirmations became the most contentious in modern history. The Senate confirmed all 22 nominees, but only after contentious battles.

Updated May 19