During his confirmation hearing, Russell Vought, nominee for White House budget director, refrained from fully committing to U.S. military aid for Ukraine, raising concerns among Democrats. Accusations of past withholding of aid surfaced, alongside discussions on tackling the national debt and potential spending cuts. Vought emphasized the importance of legal compliance yet faced criticism over suggesting that the presidency could act above the law. His comments point toward future budgetary changes and fiscal responsibility as proposed by the incoming Trump administration.