Russell Thurlow Vought (/ voʊt / VOHT; born March 26, 1976) is an American government official and conservative political analyst who has served as the 44th director of the Office of …

Jun 4, 2025 · Russell Vought joined the OMB when President Trump took office. Vought previously served as Deputy Director and Acting Director prior to his confirmation as 42nd …

Sep 29, 2025 · Russell T. Vought spent years drawing up plans to expand presidential power and shrink federal bureaucracy. Now he is moving closer to making that vision a reality, …

Oct 17, 2025 · Vought, a bookish technocrat with an encyclopedic knowledge of the inner workings of the U.S. government, cuts an unusual figure in Trump’s inner circle of Fox News …

Oct 20, 2025 · Vought is the architect of President Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies.

Feb 7, 2025 · The Senate confirmed Thursday one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial nominees, Russell Vought, as director of the Office of Management and …

Jul 3, 2025 · NPR's Juana Summers speaks with McKay Coppins, who recently profiled Russell Vought in the Atlantic. Vought is a key player in the Trump administration's push to remake the …

Apr 26, 2025 · Russell Vought is a notable American political figure, known for his conservative views, leadership roles in the U.S. government, and strong advocacy for fiscal responsibility …

1 day ago · The union sued Vought earlier this year and won a preliminary injunction stopping the layoffs while the union’s case continues through the legal process. In recent weeks, the White …

Jan 29, 2025 · Vought was one of the co-authors of Project 2025, writing a section on the Executive Office. After leaving government in 2021, Vought founded the Center for Renewing …