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yna.co.krworld2 days ago
Hanwha Philly Shipyard awarded contract to build missile range instrumentation vessel Golden Defender
Russell Vought announced the contract during a visit to christen the Lone Star State NSMV at the Philadelphia facility. The vessel will support the Golden Dome missile defense system under combined management with TOTE Services.
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abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
Tillis Questions Vought on DOGE Accomplishments at Senate Hearing
Sen. Thom Tillis pressed OMB Director Russell Vought for specific examples of Department of Government Efficiency successes during a July 10 Senate Banking Committee hearing. DOGE had ceased operations six days earlier after claiming $214 billion in savings.
ZeroHedgebusiness15 days ago
CFPB Orders 450 Remote Employees to Relocate to Washington Headquarters or Resign
Acting Director Russell Vought ordered approximately 450 remote workers to commit to moving to the agency's new headquarters by July 14. Those who agree must report on September 6. Employees who decline or do not respond will be separated from the bureau.
ibtimes.compolitics67 days ago
Senate Rejects Democratic Resolutions on CFPB Policy Rescissions
The Senate on May 13, 2026, defeated three roll-call resolutions and additional voice votes seeking to roll back Consumer Financial Protection Bureau actions taken since February 2025. Democrats invoked the Congressional Review Act as the bureau has rescinded 67 policies under ac…
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White House Budget Director Testifies on Ongoing Work to Estimate Iran War Costs
Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, told the House Budget Committee he could not estimate the total cost of the Iran war. The Trump administration has not submitted a supplemental funding request to Congress for the conflict. Vought testif…
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Trump Advances Iran Talks, Defends Budget, Signs Defense Startup Bill
President Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed to most terms in ongoing negotiations, potentially signing a deal in Islamabad. Meanwhile, White House budget director Russell Vought defended the fiscal year 2027 budget amid a contentious House hearing, and Trump signed legisla…
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