Trump appoints Russ Vought to lead U.S. budget office as part of Project 2025 team

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Russ Vought, a key figure in "Project 2025," as the director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Vought previously held this position during Trump's first term and will help set budget priorities. Project 2025 includes proposals to expand presidential power and reduce the influence of career civil servants. It suggests measures like increasing political appointees and enforcing laws against mailing abortion pills across state lines. Vought's selection follows Trump's campaign, which distanced itself from Project 2025 despite its ties to former officials. Other nominees linked to the project include Brendan Carr for the FCC and Tom Homan for border security.