Tag: Vought, Russell T

Trump’s Allies Want a New Breed of Lawyer if He Returns to Power

Politically appointed lawyers sometimes frustrated Donald J. Trump’s ambitions. His allies are planning to install more aggressive legal gatekeepers if he regains the White House.

Biden Administration Aims to Trump-Proof the Federal Work Force

If Donald Trump wins a second term, he and his allies want to revive a plan to allow a president to fire civil service workers who are supposed to be hired on merit. The Biden administration is trying to thwart it.

Trump Plans to Expand Presidential Power Over Agencies in 2025

The former president and his backers aim to strengthen the power of the White House and limit the independence of federal agencies.

House Republicans Prepare to Slash Spending in Budget Showdown

With Social Security and Medicare off the table, conservatives are focusing on a wide range of smaller programs as a clash with President Biden and Democrats looms.