History On Trump’s Side In Quest To Gut Congress’ Wasteful Spending, Russ Vought Says

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History On Trump’s Side In Quest To Gut Congress’ Wasteful Spending, Russ Vought Says

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers unhappy with President Donald Trump’s plans to cut spending that Congress approved are ignoring that past presidents have used similar powers, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ…

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