Russell Vought previously served as the director of the Office of Management and Budget during President Donald Trump's first administration.

New from overnight the Senate has voted to confirm Russ Vought as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. He has a busy checklist ahead of him.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as White House budget director on Thursday night, putting an official who has planned the zealous expansion of President Donald Trump’s power into one of the most influential positions in the federal government.