Russ Vought, Director, Office of Management and Budget
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White House Announces Review of Smithsonian Institution Content
The review is intended to ensure that the “unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story” are being shown before the nation’s 250th Anniversary celebration. On…
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Senate Calls August Recess without Completing Confirmations
President Trump accepts the recess despite outstanding nominees waiting to be confirmed. President Donald Trump agreed on Saturday to the Senate going on its August recess despite over…
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Congress Approves Rescissions Package, Goes to President for Signing
An amendment on releasing the Epstein files delayed the process on Thursday – President Trump directed the DOJ to release “relevant“ files. The House of Representatives passed the…
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FTC and DOJ Begin Review of Federal Rules to Identify Anticompetitive Regulations
The effort follows an executive order from the president to evaluate federal regulations for oversight. Chairman Andrew Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Assistant Attorney General…
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White House Releases HHS Budget Cutting Proposal
OMB asks Congress to cut funding for several CDC subagencies. The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its budget request last week, outlining its financial…
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Federal Judge Pauses CFPB Mass Firings
She expressed concern over the president’s administration’s attempt to dismantle the bureau. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson paused the effort of President Donald Trump’s administration to implement mass…
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White House Proposes Reducing the State Department Budget by $27 Billion
Funding for over 20 international organizations would be eliminated. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed a nearly 50 percent cut to the State Department’s…
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President Extends Federal Hiring Freeze
He says no vacant civilian position may be filled and no new positions created in the Executive Branch “except as otherwise provided for in this memorandum or required…
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Administration Cuts U.S. Global Change Research Program Funding
The reductions include National Climate Assessment work and other climate programs. President Donald Trump’s administration has eliminated contracts related to federal climate research. The White House Office of…
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