Russell Vought, who directed the OMB once before, during Trump’s first term, was a key figure in drafting Project 2025

Later today, Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Republican members of congress to discuss a budget resolution that has generated conflict among Republicans in the House over how to enact Trump’s legislative agenda.

Delays in the budgetary process are reportedly a result of headbutting over deep spending cuts. The government shutdown deadline is 14 March.