White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others

White House budget director Russ Vought is pushing for a bigger budget for his own agency while advocating for cuts in others, as he testified before a U.S. House panel. Despite having received $100 million from Republicans, he claims more funding is necessary to maintain oversight functions. This move sparks debate on inter-agency funding priorities and raises questions about resource allocation efficiency across government departments. The implications could influence how taxpayer dollars are managed and where political priorities lie.