OMB Director Vought Leads Budget Cuts During Government Shutdown

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought is overseeing significant budget cuts during the ongoing government shutdown that began October 1, 2025. Vought has assembled a team of experienced policy experts called Program Associate Directors (PADs) tasked with examining the federal budget for potential reductions. The administration recently announced a pause on $11 billion in Army Corps of Engineers projects and is implementing what it terms 'reductions in force' across federal agencies.