Senate Democrats launch talkathon to protest Vought amid Musk takeover of agencies

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In an all-night marathon of speeches on the Senate floor, Democrats are protesting Russell Vought’s nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget, warning his confirmation will supercharge Elon Musk’s efforts to upend federal government agencies.

“Imagine a world where Russell Vought and the DOGE team team up, and it’s a team that can do such harm and pain for America,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), speaking on the Senate floor on Wednesday afternoon.

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