Russ Vought has been confirmed to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) following a lengthy overnight protest from Senate Democrats who opposed his nomination. Vought, a prominent figure behind Project 2025 and known for advocating significant cuts to agency budgets, faced fierce criticism throughout the confirmation process. His confirmation was marked by an extended session where Democrats held the Senate floor, expressing concerns over whether his leadership would undermine congressional authority and regulatory frameworks. Despite the contentious atmosphere, the Senate proceeded with the vote, ultimately confirming Vought as budget chief amidst ongoing protests and calls from various activist groups to reject his nomination.