Summary
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought told senators that the Department of Homeland Security is falling apart because Congress has not provided funding since February 14. He said the situation at DHS is getting worse due to the lack of money.
Key Facts
- Russell Vought is the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
- He spoke to senators during a Budget Committee hearing.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not received funding since February 14.
- The lack of funding is causing serious problems at DHS.
- Vought described DHS as “disintegrating” because of this issue.
- The funding delay comes from Congress not passing the needed budget.
- The situation at DHS is becoming more urgent and difficult day by day.
