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Protesters interrupted OMB Director Russ Vought's opening statement at a House Budget Committee hearing.
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Protesters interrupted OMB Director Russ Vought's opening statement during a House Budget Committee hearing on Wednesday. Vought was appearing before the House panel to present and discuss President Trump's budget request for fiscal year 2027. The interruption occurred as the administration sought to outline its financial priorities and plans for the upcoming fiscal year. This incident highlights public dissent during a key congressional oversight proceeding on the federal budget.
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