The article reports that Russell Vought, the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, is testifying before a House appropriations subcommittee to discuss the federal budget and spending policies during the Trump governance. The hearing focuses on outlining the administration’s fiscal priorities for 2027, including efforts to boost Pentagon funding and reduce domestic spending. This testimony follows the release of the administration’s budget proposal in April,which aims to enhance military funding while cutting domestic programs. Additionally, the article provides links to related stories, such as live coverage of Vought’s testimony, prospects for a housing bill, and debates over lawmakers’ health clarity.

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