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Title: Vought's Budget Office Faces Controversy Over Fed Headquarters Renovation and Alleged Funding Delays

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 Russell Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, has been at the center of a major Washington controversy in recent days. Vought is leading high-profile criticism and a formal investigation into a two and a half billion dollar renovation of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters, a project currently overseen by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Vought has accused Powell of gross mismanagement, pointing to a seven hundred million dollar cost overrun and raising questions about whether the renovations have violated legal requirements under the National Capital Planning Act. According to ABC News, Vought publicly stated that Powell has grossly mismanaged the Fed and emphasized that holding officials accountable for taxpayer money is a critical aspect of his role.

President Donald Trump has amplified these criticisms by openly calling for Powell’s resignation, labeling his management as terrible and threatening to remove him unless there is a change in interest rate policy. The White House, through Vought, has pressured the Fed to provide clear answers and transparency about the scope and costs of the project. Media reports have compared the renovation’s scale to the Palace of Versailles, fueling claims of excessive spending. In response, Powell and the Federal Reserve have launched a public FAQ section to defend the project, highlighting essential upgrades like asbestos and lead removal, major system replacements, and accessibility improvements. The Fed asserts that no luxury features such as VIP dining rooms or restricted elevators for officials are being built, countering some of the most provocative claims.

Amid this escalating tension, Politico reports that the Trump administration recently cleared out the National Capital Planning Commission and replaced several members with White House staffers and aides linked to Vought. This restructuring has drawn attention as a possible additional lever of influence over building projects in Washington and raises questions about wider efforts to exert control over federal agencies.

Another significant legal challenge for Vought surfaced in federal court this year. The National Endowment for Democracy filed a lawsuit naming Vought and the Office of Management and Budget, alleging the executive branch illegally withheld congressionally appropriated funds. The lawsuit states that Vought’s office delayed and limited the release of funds even after a judge ordered their disbursement, prompting new allegations of violating multiple federal statutes. The litigation remains ongoing, as reported by Clearinghouse.

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