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DeLauro Criticizes Vought on OMB Grant Rules and Spending in House Hearing

Jul 1, 2026

The clip shows House Appropriations Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro delivering an opening statement during a hearing with OMB Director Russell Vought. She accuses him of undermining Congress's appropriations power, withholding funds, shuttering agencies, and proposing rules politicizing grants. Segments cover constitutional arguments, specific spending allegations including a ballroom project and foreign aid, and warnings about a new OMB grant rule. The second paragraph notes sourcing via DeLauro's prepared remarks, reference to a March letter and Yale expert submissions, and framing around separation of powers and scientific research impacts.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

Merkley Questions OMB Nominee Bishop on Letters, Timeline, Election, Impoundment

Jun 16, 2026

The Forbes clip shows Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) questioning Trump nominee Dan Bishop during a Senate hearing on his OMB role. Merkley critiques Bishop's prior non-responses to letters as legislative liaison, probes the exact timeline of his acting duties, asks if he believes the 2020 election was rigged, and presses on commitments to the Impoundment Control Act and separation of powers regarding cancellation of authorized programs. Bishop notes Biden's certification as winner without directly answering the rigging question, references prior discussions on deliberative materials, commits to constitutional compliance and the Impoundment Control Act, and mentions historical presidential impoundment authority. The segment ends with Merkley yielding time.

Source: Forbes Breaking News