Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told a House committee on Wednesday that the Trump administration could send more requests to claw back already appropriated money if its first attempt is successful.

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Vought’s appearance before the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday came a day after President Donald Trump asked Congress to withdraw $9.4 billion in money it had already approved, much of it for foreign aid or programs the administration has described as liberal-leaning or wasteful.

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The request sought to formalize some of the cuts and freezes recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency.

“We are very anxious to see the r

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