Trump's 'Darth Vader' skewered for withholding states' money
Russ Vought denied that the administration had impounded congressional funds and said funding needed to be consistent with its agenda.
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Russ Vought denied that the administration had impounded congressional funds and said funding needed to be consistent with its agenda.
At a Senate Budget Committee hearing, Russ Vought denied that the Trump administration had impounded congressional funds, while senators from both parties challenged the delays and questioned their legality. The dispute concerns hundreds of millions of dollars for programs including Head Start and PBS.
White House budget director questioned at the Senate Budget Committee hearing
Senator who challenged the delays and called for allotments to be released
Grassley's version of this story ↗
Senator who argued Vought should administer, not judge, appropriated funding
Warner's version of this story ↗
Senator who accused Vought of lying and criticized the withholding of funds
Merkley's version of this story ↗President whose administration’s handling of funds was challenged
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