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Russell Vought

What's on Russell Vought's mind?

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Clawing back spending 31% · newThe impoundment crusade 22% Hollowing out the CFPB 18% Rebuilding the shipbuilding base 9% · neweverything else 20%
#1
Vought’s $810 Million Clawback Lands Without Congress

A rare pocket rescission cancels nearly $1B that Congress already approved — including $100M meant for education.

What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump

WBUR · 2026-09-29
our translation

if the money quietly expires before anyone can sue over it, he never has to win the argument. the calendar does the impounding for him.

new — Six outlets on the $810M clawbackvery sure · 4 sources
#2
A New Route Around Congress, and Bipartisan Pushback
Bipartisan appropriators pushing backpretty sure · 2 sources
#3
Judge Vacates His Attempt to Zero Out the CFPB
Funding withholding vacated Sept 28very sure · 3 sources
#4
Selling Shipbuilding Money From a Think Tank Stage
new — Hudson Institute appearance Sept 28pretty sure · 1 source
wednesday, september 30
Draft shutdown apportionment guidance before midnight(safe bet)
Read the Oregon CFPB ruling and map the appeal(reported)
Line up the next rescission while the clock helps(reported)

rebuilt from the public schedule, pool reports & old habits — the rest is educated guessing

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Draft shutdown apportionment guidance before midnight

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