Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead White House budget office

Russell Vought, President Donald Trump’s choice for Director of the Office of Management and Budget (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)

The US Senate has confirmed Russell Vought as budget director for the White House, putting an official who has worked to expand the powers of US President Donald Trump into one of the most influential positions in government.

Mr Vought was confirmed on a party-line vote of 53-47.