During his Senate confirmation hearing, Russell Vought defended his nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget amidst criticism of his support for Schedule F, a policy that could reduce federal employees' protections. Senators questioned Vought about his previous tenure overseeing significant budget cuts and a potential return to policies aimed at increasing political loyalty among civil servants. Experts express concerns that reintroducing Schedule F would further politicize the federal workforce, while Vought emphasized his commitment to making the government more efficient and responsive to the public.