During a crucial hearing, Russell Vought, President Trump's pick for the Office of Management and Budget director, raised serious concerns among senators from both parties with his refusal to directly answer questions about following the law if confirmed. This evasiveness underscores fears about the administration's commitment to transparency and legal adherence.
Trump’s Budget Chief Nominee Dodges Key Legal Compliance Questions, Alarming Senators
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Senators on both sides of the aisle took issue Wednesday with Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Office of Management and Budget, noting that Russell Vought’s evasive and bureaucratic nonanswers as to whether he’d obey the law while serving the country were al…
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Amidst a highly charged hearing, Russell Vought, the nominee for the Office of Management and Budget, handled himself with poise against what many are calling a politically motivated interrogation. Despite bipartisan pressure, Vought remained steadfast, reinforcing the Trump administration's agenda for efficient government operation.
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