Trump to hire Project 2025 architect Russ Vought headed the Office of Management and Budget for part of Trump's first term Salon · Nov 21, 2024
Project25 author: Trump "blessed" agenda Trump is “very supportive of what we do," longtime ally Russell Vought said in a hidden-camera video Salon · Aug 16, 2024
We should all be terrified of Trump’s Project 2025 The presumptive Republican nominee has promised to give rightwing evangelical Christians what they want – and more The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2024
Trump's man hopes to reshape America Russ Vought is a far-right number-cruncher and opportunist. Donald Trump is his ticket to power Salon · Jun 10, 2024
Trump plots capture of DoJ in renewed assault on US justice system Ex-president determined to destroy independence of justice department if he regains control of White House The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2024
‘Grifters and sycophants’: the radicals who would fill key posts if Trump is re-elected Controversial former Trump aide Stephen Miller’s legal group is seeking lawyers with total fealty to ex-president The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2023
Trump allies craft plans to give him unprecedented power if he wins the White House Trump insiders are working behind the scenes on detailed plans to amass his power so that he can carry out an unprecedented restructuring of the U.S. government and expand executive authority. WEKU · Dec 6, 2023
Biden aims to beef up safeguards for government workers as GOP hopefuls vow to slash workforce The Biden administration is taking steps meant to strengthen protections for government employees as leading Republican presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, campaign on shrinking and remaking the federal workforce The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Russ Vought: GOP's far-right mastermind How onetime budget wonk Russ Vought joined the culture war — and built a strategic plan for conservatives in exile Salon · May 27, 2023
Trump’s Hill backers often voted like DeSantis on entitlements - Roll Call Trump’s has targeted DeSantis’ congressional votes that endorsed changes in seniors' benefits. Some Trump backers voted the same way, however. Roll Call · May 9, 2023
Jordan's "whistleblowers" frauds: report Witnesses got financial support from Trumpers, pushed conspiracy theories about Jan. 6, Democratic report reveals Salon · Mar 3, 2023
Anti-Medicaid Trumpkin advising GOP Trump admin budget hawk Russ Vought "has emerged as one of the central voices shaping the looming showdown" Salon · Feb 21, 2023
Debt limit battle set to dominate 2023 fiscal agenda WASHINGTON — Lifting the statutory debt ceiling is set to dominate this year’s budget agenda. Republicans first need to agree among themselves on what to ask for in exchange. Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023
Debt limit battle set to dominate 2023 fiscal agenda - Roll Call Lifting the debt ceiling is set to dominate this year's budget agenda. Republicans first need to agree on what to ask for in exchange. Roll Call · Jan 13, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023 McCarthy concessions raise stakes on budget, debt limit WASHINGTON — The deal between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his conservative detractors lays a foundation for the massive spending cuts that some want, but also sets up a daunting challenge for GOP lawmakers who want to keep the government functioning after winning control of the House.
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2023 McCarthy concessions raise stakes on budget, debt limit - Roll Call The House Republican deal lays a foundation for the spending cuts that some want, but also a challenge to keep the government functioning.
Roll Call · Jan 6, 2023 McCarthy buys time as he tries to lock down speaker votes - Roll Call Kevin McCarthy was three votes shy of securing the speaker’s gavel on Friday afternoon after flipping 14 of 20 Republicans.
Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022 Trump administration veteran shops budget plan with deep cuts WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s budget chief thinks Republicans have taken the wrong path on fiscal policy, and he is seeking to reroute the GOP with an alternative budget blueprint.
Roll Call · Dec 7, 2022 Trump administration veteran shops budget plan with deep cuts - Roll Call Former President Trump’s budget chief says Republicans are on the wrong path on fiscal policy and is proposing an alternative budget plan.
Salon · Nov 14, 2022 MAGA Republicans plot to shiv McCarthy Freedom Caucus has a two-step plan to keep the Californian Republican from the most influential role in Congress
Axios · Oct 11, 2022 Scoop: Trump-aligned group declares "war on cartels" The group — run by Russ Vought, Ken Cuccinelli and Kash Patel — calls for cartels to be treated like foreign terrorist groups, such as ISIS.
Salon · Jul 22, 2022 Trump '25 plan to purge career officials Trumpworld feverishly building a database of thousands of MAGA diehards who could replace longtime civil servants
Axios · Jul 22, 2022 Inside Trump '25: A radical plan for Trump’s second term Allies want to empower him to purge potentially thousands of civil servants.
The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2022 Raid of Jeffrey Clark’s home escalation of inquiry into election overturn effort Federal investigators seized his electronic devices in a pre-dawn search before the fifth public hearing by the Capitol attack panel
Los Angeles Times · Jun 23, 2022 Justice Department raids home of former DOJ official at center of Jan. 6 panel’s investigation WASHINGTON — Federal investigators on Wednesday searched the Virginia home of Jeffrey Clark, the former Justice Department official who pushed the department, at former President Donald Trump’s request, to get involved in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.