The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as the White House budget director. The vote came after Democrats held the Senate floor throughout the previous night. At the same time, Republican lawmakers are working with President Donald Trump to fund the government and avoid a shutdown.

Vought was one of the architects of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for Trump’s second term.

The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as White House Office of Management and Budget director after a 30-hour floor fight, placing a key Trump ally in a powerful federal position.