Showing posts with label Vought. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vought. Show all posts
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Republicans bristle at Trump’s latest tactics to undermine Congress’ funding power - POLITICO
“At what point did we stop legislating?” Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), another senior appropriator, said last month after Voughtprivately pitched Senate Republicans on the latest party-line plan, which would inherently take funding power away from the appropriations committees...
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
This Trump Appointee Ghosted Me, So I Called Him Out in Public
CFPB Director Russell Vought didn't respond to my letter, so I asked him about it in public.
This administration is adding medical debt BACK onto credit reports. A trip to the ER shouldn't bankrupt you or prevent you from getting a mortgage.
I fought for years to successfully remove medical debt from credit reports and I’ll keep fighting the administration on this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC25W2llCMI
Monday, June 8, 2026
Al and Norm Ornstein on The Blueprint for Trump's Cruelty (Al Franken podcast on YouTube)
What's actually driving the Trump administration? Our good friend and emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, Norm Ornstein, joins Al to follow the blueprint laid out by Project 2025.
The chief architect of Project 2025, Russell Vought, now runs the Office of Management and Budget, the perfect position to carry out The Project’s agenda. Norm and Al cover the human cost of gutting USAID, DOGE’s chaotic assault on the federal workforce, an immigration crackdown that's begun alienating the Hispanic voters who swung to Trump in 2024, and a cabinet culture so consumed with flattery that Ornstein calls it the "Lickspittle Olympics."
Plus, Trump promised to keep us out of wars, but with the ongoing conflict with Iran, the Venezuela invasion, preparations around Cuba, and a growing rift with NATO, it seems like he might not have been fully honest with the American people.
Norm discusses how this administration's corruption dwarfs every previous White House scandal combined. And what should Democrats actually do if they retake Congress? Is impeachment smart politics or a distraction? And what does a credible "Project 2029" look like?
Interview:
The chief architect of Project 2025, Russell Vought, now runs the Office of Management and Budget, the perfect position to carry out The Project’s agenda. Norm and Al cover the human cost of gutting USAID, DOGE’s chaotic assault on the federal workforce, an immigration crackdown that's begun alienating the Hispanic voters who swung to Trump in 2024, and a cabinet culture so consumed with flattery that Ornstein calls it the "Lickspittle Olympics."
Plus, Trump promised to keep us out of wars, but with the ongoing conflict with Iran, the Venezuela invasion, preparations around Cuba, and a growing rift with NATO, it seems like he might not have been fully honest with the American people.
Norm discusses how this administration's corruption dwarfs every previous White House scandal combined. And what should Democrats actually do if they retake Congress? Is impeachment smart politics or a distraction? And what does a credible "Project 2029" look like?
Interview:
Friday, April 17, 2026
GOP, Democrats blast Vought for holding back cash: ‘You don’t have the authority to impound’
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) told the White House budget director that lawmakers “are not getting any answers” as to why hundreds of millions of dollars isn’t flowing to states for anti-poverty programs...
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/04/16/congress/vought-slammed-on-impoundment-00877112
Trump wants less spending. RFK Jr.’s ‘not happy’ about it. - Live Updates - POLITICO
“Nobody wants to make the cuts,” Kennedy said. “Russ Vought doesn’t want to make the cuts, President Trump doesn’t, but there’s a $39 trillion debt.”…
Friday, January 30, 2026
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Court orders Vought to keep CFPB funded while case is underway - POLITICO
The order from a DC District Court judge also casts doubt on the Trump administration's efforts to shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/30/vought-cfpb-funding-order-00707866
Monday, December 22, 2025
David A. Graham on What Project 2025 Wrought (Al Franken podcast on YouTube)
Throughout the 2024 election, we all heard about the dangers of Project 2025, yet somehow it’s worse than we imagined. Trump continuously said he didn't know anything about it (but he did), and nearly a year after his swearing in, we've seen a huge portion of it already implemented. We're joined by The Atlantic’s David A. Graham, author of the new book, “The Project: How Project 2025 is Shaping America.”
In just 138 pages, David covers the entire 920-page document. He explains how many of the authors of Project 2025 saw Trump's first term as a failure because he was stopped from accomplishing his core goals - like building the border wall and repealing Obamacare. The answer was to create a shadow administration that would guide his policy decisions if he made it back to office.
We run through a variety of issues that are being influenced by Project 2025, including immigration and border security, education, and trade. And we discuss the most influential figure, Russell Vought, current Director of the Office of Management and Budget. One of his main priorities? Inflict pain on government employees.
And, Al remembers his friends, Rob and Michele Reiner.
READ David's book, “The Project”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/800230/the-project-by-david-a-graham/
In just 138 pages, David covers the entire 920-page document. He explains how many of the authors of Project 2025 saw Trump's first term as a failure because he was stopped from accomplishing his core goals - like building the border wall and repealing Obamacare. The answer was to create a shadow administration that would guide his policy decisions if he made it back to office.
We run through a variety of issues that are being influenced by Project 2025, including immigration and border security, education, and trade. And we discuss the most influential figure, Russell Vought, current Director of the Office of Management and Budget. One of his main priorities? Inflict pain on government employees.
And, Al remembers his friends, Rob and Michele Reiner.
READ David's book, “The Project”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/800230/the-project-by-david-a-graham/
Interview:
Monday, October 6, 2025
Weekly Roundup: Hegseth Declares War On the Military + Trump Declares War On You (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
Brad and Dan examine Pete Hegseth’s recent gathering of generals, critiquing his “warrior ethos” rhetoric and highlighting the dangers of his speech that attacked DEI, questioned due process in sexual assault cases, and called for stricter religious and fitness standards in the military.
They unpack his fat-shaming and fabricated claims, contrasting leadership with rulership in both Hegseth’s and Trump’s approaches, which lean on power rather than genuine leadership. The discussion expands to Trump’s disturbing remarks about using American cities as military training grounds and framing citizens as enemies, alongside analysis of Project 2025, the looming government shutdown, and Russ Vought’s strategy targeting blue states.
Brad and Dan also spotlight Judge William G. Young’s strong defense of pro-Palestinian speech and his rebuke of Trump’s attacks on free expression. With themes of authoritarianism, executive overreach, and the critical role of resistance, the hosts call on listeners to stay informed, resist normalization of these tactics, and engage in the ongoing fight for democracy.
Interview:
They unpack his fat-shaming and fabricated claims, contrasting leadership with rulership in both Hegseth’s and Trump’s approaches, which lean on power rather than genuine leadership. The discussion expands to Trump’s disturbing remarks about using American cities as military training grounds and framing citizens as enemies, alongside analysis of Project 2025, the looming government shutdown, and Russ Vought’s strategy targeting blue states.
Brad and Dan also spotlight Judge William G. Young’s strong defense of pro-Palestinian speech and his rebuke of Trump’s attacks on free expression. With themes of authoritarianism, executive overreach, and the critical role of resistance, the hosts call on listeners to stay informed, resist normalization of these tactics, and engage in the ongoing fight for democracy.
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Norm Ornstein on Another Chaotic Week in D.C. (Al Franken podcast)
Chaos has ensued across the federal government as we face another shutdown. We’re joined by political scientist, an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and friend of the show, Norm Ornstein, to make sense of it all.
What is this shutdown all about? Healthcare. With Republicans in charge of the House, the Senate, the Presidency, AND the Supreme Court, can they dodge the blame? Meanwhile, Trump and OMB Director (and Project 2025 author) Russell Vought will use this moment to further gut the federal government. What kind of long term damage could this cause?
Also this week, Trump proposed a deal to end the war in Gaza. Norm walks us through the terms and what comes next. Could peace be on the horizon?
Plus, Norm breaks down the bizarre address from Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth to the top military generals. This entire stunt cost millions of dollars, but did it accomplish anything?
What is this shutdown all about? Healthcare. With Republicans in charge of the House, the Senate, the Presidency, AND the Supreme Court, can they dodge the blame? Meanwhile, Trump and OMB Director (and Project 2025 author) Russell Vought will use this moment to further gut the federal government. What kind of long term damage could this cause?
Also this week, Trump proposed a deal to end the war in Gaza. Norm walks us through the terms and what comes next. Could peace be on the horizon?
Plus, Norm breaks down the bizarre address from Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth to the top military generals. This entire stunt cost millions of dollars, but did it accomplish anything?
- Listen to Norm’s podcast “Words Matter” with fellow friend of the show David Rothkopf: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dsrs-words-matter/id1420216970
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025
Weekly Roundup: The Real Significance of the Trump-Musk Breakup (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
Brad and Dan unpack the unraveling alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and what it could mean for the future of right-wing politics and finance. They examine how Trump’s behavior may cost Musk billions and how the fallout could affect Trump's campaign.
The conversation turns to the role of Russell Vought and his influence over the future of Doge, as well as the broader push to reshape American society along racial, religious, and ideological lines.
Brad and Dan break down Trump’s plans to enforce a straight, white, Christian, patriarchal order through aggressive policy and staffing changes. They close with a roundup of key headlines and a reminder that fractures within the MAGA movement may be cause for cautious optimism.
Interview:
The conversation turns to the role of Russell Vought and his influence over the future of Doge, as well as the broader push to reshape American society along racial, religious, and ideological lines.
Brad and Dan break down Trump’s plans to enforce a straight, white, Christian, patriarchal order through aggressive policy and staffing changes. They close with a roundup of key headlines and a reminder that fractures within the MAGA movement may be cause for cautious optimism.
Interview:
Thursday, May 15, 2025
CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers | WIRED
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans' sensitive personal data...
https://www.wired.com/story/cfpb-quietly-kills-rule-to-shield-americans-from-data-brokers/
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Trump’s Useless Task Force to ”Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias” (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Atheist podast #570)
— Donald Trump’s task force to “eradicate anti-Christian bias” is a complete waste of time. (0:29)
— Wheaton College praised alum Russell Vought, Project 2025 leader, before deleting post. (20:08)
— South Carolina school district to pay family $75,000 after teacher assaults girl for not saying the Pledge. (33:25)
— North Dakota Republicans are pushing a resolution to honor the “Kingship of Jesus Christ.” (40:12)
— North Dakota Republicans push bill to force “Intelligent Design” in science classrooms. (49:55)
— An Idaho bill would force public schools to read from the King James Bible every day. (53:50)
Interview:
— Wheaton College praised alum Russell Vought, Project 2025 leader, before deleting post. (20:08)
— South Carolina school district to pay family $75,000 after teacher assaults girl for not saying the Pledge. (33:25)
— North Dakota Republicans are pushing a resolution to honor the “Kingship of Jesus Christ.” (40:12)
— North Dakota Republicans push bill to force “Intelligent Design” in science classrooms. (49:55)
— An Idaho bill would force public schools to read from the King James Bible every day. (53:50)
Interview:
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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