Russell Vought

Rule Changes

Named as defendant in lawsuit

The U.S. government spent nearly $22 million of taxpayer money airing ads that promote President Donald Trump. About $10 million of that came after Trump said his super PAC would take over the funding.

Updated 2 hours ago

Rule Changes

Announced the October 2025 grant cancellations

A federal judge ordered the Department of Energy to restore $82.1 million in clean energy grants it cancelled in October 2025. Judge Amit Mehta ruled the cancellations violated the Constitution's equal protection guarantee because they singled out grantees in states that voted for Kamala Harris.

Updated 3 days ago

Rule Changes

States moving to name his office as a defendant as the case continues

The Department of Health and Human Services ended its six-month freeze on $10 billion in child care and family-aid money for five states on July 14. The funds, meant for low-income families in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York, are flowing again.

Updated Jul 15

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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 May 27

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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