Trump nominates Russ Vought as budget director for second term

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Russ Vought to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget, a role he previously held from 2019 to 2021. Trump announced the decision on Friday. Vought, 48, is known for his cost-cutting and deregulation efforts. If confirmed, he will help implement Trump's budget plans, which include reversing many policies from President Joe Biden's administration. Vought currently leads a conservative think tank and has ties to a controversial project that Trump has distanced himself from. His nomination is expected to generate debate in the Senate, where the OMB director must be confirmed.