On June 30, 2026, Russell Vought, the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee regarding the administration's proposed spending cuts to foreign aid and the approval of federal grants. During the hearing, Vought engaged in exchanges with House Democrats, who expressed concerns about the impact of these cuts. The discussion took place as lawmakers prepare for the possibility of a government shutdown.
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OMB Director Russell Vought Testifies on Foreign Aid Cuts Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
Russell Vought, OMB Director, testified on June 30, 2026, regarding proposed cuts to foreign aid and federal grant approvals before a House Appropriations subcommittee. The hearing featured exchanges with House Democrats who raised concerns about the implications of these spending cuts amid discussions of a potential government shutdown.
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Democrats spar with Vought over USAID cuts, federal grants in tense hearing
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OMB Director Russell Vought Testifies on Foreign Aid Cuts Before House Appropriations Subcommittee