Budget Committee advances OMB nominee

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An Unconventional Plan for Fixing the Federal Budget

The Apollo C.E.O. Marc Rowan has championed a model that doesn’t fit within party lines.
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OMB general counsel faces backlash following federal funding freeze order: Sources

Senior White House officials had not reviewed the Office of Management and Budget's sweeping order freezing federal grants and loans before it was issued, sources say.
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Democrats to boycott committee vote on OMB nominee

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An Unconventional Plan for Fixing the Federal Budget

The Apollo C.E.O. Marc Rowan has championed a model that doesn’t fit within party lines.
The New York Times - 6h
A pivotal budget for India

Also in this newsletter, media companies take OpenAI to court and the tragedy at the Kumbh Mela
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Trump Dissolves Arts Committee Previously Restored by Biden

The disbanding of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities came amid a flurry of executive orders touching on art, culture and history.
The New York Times - 1d
Republicans advance Trump OMB nominee as Democrats boycott vote

Senate Republicans advanced the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office as Democrats boycotted the meeting to protest the administration's recent efforts to freeze large ...
The Hill - 2d
Morning Report — GOP scrambles for budget plan

In today’s issue: House Republicans are chasing a moving target as they scramble to put together a reconciliation package to fund the government and push through President Trump’s key agenda ...
The Hill - 2d
India’s Modi faces budget challenge as economy slows

Finance minister under pressure to revive growth while maintaining fiscal discipline
Financial Times - 2d
Judge signals toward granting Dem challenge to OMB freeze after order rescinded

A federal judge said Wednesday he plans to grant a group of Democratic attorneys general's request to block President Trump’s freeze on federal aid, even though the Office of Management and Budget ...
The Hill - 2d
White House says Trump funding freeze remains in effect despite rescinding OMB memo

The OMB memo had directed federal agencies to pause grants and loans pending a review of compliance with the agenda of President Donald Trump.
CNBC - 2d
Ocasio-Cortez: OMB reversal 'is Trump's first major loss'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) rescission of its funding freeze memo was President Trump’s “first major loss” of his second White House ...
The Hill - 2d
Morrisons warns Budget will mean deeper cuts

Supermarket is latest UK retailer to caution on Labour government’s tax increases
Financial Times - 3d
Trump budget nominee tells senators 2020 election was 'rigged'

Russell Vought, President Trump’s pick to head the White House budget office, told senators in his confirmation questionnaire that he believes the 2020 presidential election was “rigged.” Asked by ...
The Hill - 3d
EPA halts fund disbursement under OMB memo

Presented by American Petroleum Institute — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has halted disbursement of federal aid as part of an order from the White House Office of Management and Budget ...
The Hill - 3d
22 Democrats flip to no on Trump Transportation pick after OMB pauses funding

Twenty-two members of the Senate Democratic caucus flipped their votes on former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.), President Trump’s pick to head the Transportation Department, after the White House budget ...
The Hill - 4d
Collins, Senate Appropriations chair, calls OMB funding pause 'far too sweeping'

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), the chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, called a new memo from the White House budget office freezing the disbursement of federal loans and grants ...
The Hill - 4d
Democrats urge delay on Trump budget office nominee in response to funding freeze

Senate Democrats are demanding Republicans postpone a vote scheduled for Thursday on Russell Vought, President Trump’s nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget, after the budget office ...
The Hill - 4d
Greens and Lib Dems agree to back Scottish Budget

The deals mean that the Scottish government's tax and spending proposals will definitely be approved.
BBC News - 4d
Proposed GOP spending cuts a ‘shell game,’ says House top Budget Committee Dem

Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss Republican efforts to raise the debt limit and potential spending cuts to finance President Trump’s agenda.
NBC News - Jan. 24
2025 Oscar nominees announced

The nominees for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier joined CBS News to go through the list.
CBS News - Jan. 23
Senate committees advance Trump’s energy, environment nominees

President Trump's picks to lead the nation’s energy and environment-focused agencies all sailed through committee votes on Thursday morning. The Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee ...
The Hill - Jan. 23
The Latest: Academy Award nominees announced

Oscar hopefuls will find out whether they’ve made the cut when actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang announce the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards
ABC News - Jan. 23
Watch live: Trump OMB nominee Russell Vought's confirmation hearing

Russell Vought, President Trump's nominee to serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), testifies Wednesday before the Senate Budget Committee for his confirmation hearing. ...
The Hill - Jan. 22
The Senate readies for a nominee siege

GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.
Politico - Jan. 21
Senate committee advances nomination for Trump Treasury pick

Editor's note: This article was updated to correct Sen. Ron Wyden's (D-Ore.) role on the Senate Finance Committee The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-11 on Tuesday morning to advance the ...
The Hill - Jan. 21
Senate panel advances Bessent nomination

The move clears the way for a Senate floor vote in the coming days.
Politico - Jan. 21
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon

The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the Senate floor.
NBC News - Jan. 21
Senate panel advances Trump OMB nominee

Senators advanced the nomination of Russell Vought, who was tapped to be President Trump’s next budget chief, on Monday, as Republicans are ramping up efforts to confirm the president’s nominees. ...
The Hill - Jan. 21
Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party lines. ...
The Hill - Jan. 20
‘The dreaded B-word’: how to start budgeting

Money is emotional – but avoiding a budget is often more of a headache than making one. For some, making a personal budget sounds about as appealing as licking a subway floor.. “They think of it as ...
The Guardian - Jan. 16
Democrats grill Trump budget pick

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump’s pick for budget chief faces fire in hearing Democrats grilled Russell ...
The Hill - Jan. 15
5 Budgeting Apps to Help You Save Money

Looking to start a personal budget or save come cash? Here are a few smartphone apps that can help you penny-pinch your way to financial peace of mind.
Wired - Jan. 15
At OMB, some head for exit ahead of Trump, Vought

Several staffers with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are heading for the exits before President-elect Trump takes office, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill, amid ...
The Hill - Jan. 15
How healthy are Donald Trump’s nominees?

A checkup on how 18 top picks are faring in the Senate.
Politico - Jan. 14
Russian forces advance towards Dnipro region

Troops bypass urban warfare in Donetsk and push towards highway leading to Dnipropetrovsk
Financial Times - Jan. 12
Automakers showcase their latest advances for in-vehicle experiences at CES

Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness
ABC News - Jan. 10
Nvidia’s Nemotron Model Families will advance AI agents

Nvidia announced Nemotron Model Families to advance agentic AI as part of its bevy of AI announcements at CES 2025 today.
VentureBeat - Jan. 7
Newsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be "balanced" and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of shortfalls. ...
The Hill - Jan. 6

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