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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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RV Russell Vought

Politician report card · OMB Director · Executive

Russell Vought

14 graded reports mentioning them on CladFacts. Scores below are about Vought personally — not an average of the media that covers them.

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Coverage of them · media avg grade B · media avg lean 8% left (how outlets covering them scored — not Vought’s own ideology)

Graded appearances

  1. Meng Questions Vought's OMB Approach, Raises CR Extension Risks for Local Projects Jul 26, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 78/100
    B
    Political Lean 35% Left-leaning
  2. Flood questions Vought on CFPB appropriations funding and larger participant rules Jul 21, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 92/100
    A-
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  3. Tillis presses Vought on documented DOGE savings in Senate hearing Jul 21, 2026 · MAJORITY VOICE HUB · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 18% Right-leaning
  4. Haridopolos criticizes Democratic remarks on Vought at CFPB hearing Jul 21, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 75/100
    B
    Political Lean 60% Right-leaning
  5. Rep. Young Kim Questions Acting CFPB Director Vought on CDFI Funds, Small-Dollar Lending and Fraud Prevention Jul 21, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 90/100
    A-
    Political Lean 10% Right-leaning
  6. Meuser Defends CFPB Deregulation, Cites Revocation of 67 Guidance Documents Jul 20, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  7. Vought Details Trump-Era CFPB Reforms and Cost Estimates in Testimony Jul 18, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  8. Torres questions Vought on impoundment limits during House hearing Jul 18, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 65/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  9. Warren criticizes Vought-led CFPB for dropping enforcement actions worth billions Jul 17, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 72/100
    C+
    Political Lean 78% Left-leaning
  10. Rep. Beatty Questions Acting CFPB Director Vought on OMWI Compliance Jul 15, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 65/100
    B-
    Political Lean 25% Left-leaning
  11. Hoyer Criticizes Vought as De Facto Unitary Executive Leader in OMB Hearing Jul 3, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 75% Left-leaning
  12. LaLota questions Vought on WTC Health Program drop to 84 staff from 93 Jul 3, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 15% Right-leaning
  13. DeLauro Criticizes Vought on OMB Grant Rules and Spending in House Hearing Jul 1, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 62/100
    C+
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  14. Merkley Questions Trump Budget Nominee on Deficit Projections, Ocean Program Cuts Jun 16, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 25% Left-leaning

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