Leads the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), overseeing the preparation of the President's budget and the management of federal agencies.
- CFPB Reorientation (July 2026): Oversaw a major political reorientation of the CFPB, shifting its focus toward investigating progressive nonprofit lenders and de-banking practices, sparking concerns about the weaponization of the agency amid the nomination of a new permanent director. Source: Politico, 2026-07-05
- Reconciliation Budget Pitch (July 2026): Pitched Senate Republicans on a "tight" party-line reconciliation budget framework focused on military and agricultural aid to bypass the legislative filibuster, with proposals to later increase defense funding to $1.5 trillion and raise the debt limit. Source: Politico, 2026-07-29
- Budgetary Discipline: Prioritizing spending reductions and fiscal responsibility in federal agency budgets.
- Management Reform: Implementing management reforms to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal government operations.
- Regulatory Oversight: Directing the review of federal regulations to reduce administrative burdens and costs.
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Data verified as of July 2026.