OMB Seeks Big Budget Boost Amid Cuts | Anchorage News

OMB chief Russ Vought is asking Congress for a 13% budget boost to $146 million—despite unused funds from last year—to handle a proposed $1.5 trillion defense spending surge, invest in tech, upgrade systems, and cover office moves. While pushing for more oversight resources, his agency admits it can’t monitor every government program. Vought also defends agricultural and foreign aid spending, dismissing criticism over 9/11 responder services and claiming U.S. aid doesn’t harm children abroad—amid broader domestic program cuts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf0be10d1905dfcb