The Senate was headed for a confirmation vote Thursday night on Russell Vought, President Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director, who is planning to use one of the most powerful positions in federal government to zealously expand the president's power.

The Senate confirmed Russell Vought to return as head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after having helmed the agency during the latter half of President Trump’s first term. All 53 Republicans backed Vought as OMB director, while every Democrat (47) opposed Trump’s nominee.

The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee Russell Vought as budget director on Thursday, placing the reins of government funding in the hands of hardline conservative who has advocated for reducing Congress's power over taxpayer dollars.

Though the Senate Budget Committee only requires 11 members to be present for votes, the boycott of the vote to approve Russ Vought as head of the Office of Management and Budget by Democrats on

The nominations process for President Donald Trump's appointees is picking up pace, with some confirmed by the Senate and hearings scheduled for more of his Cabinet picks. Some are already at work. Others are appearing before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump,

The Senate has approved each of President Trump’s selections for cabinet posts that it has voted on to this point. Note: Confirmation requires a simple majority of voting senators. The most contentious vote has been on the confirmation of Pete Hegseth,

Democratic senators pulled a rare all-nighter to protest the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget.