The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee Russell Vought as budget director on Thursday, placing the reins of government funding in the hands of hardline conservative who has advocated for reducing Congress's power over taxpayer dollars.

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday delayed the vote on Kash Patel's nomination to be FBI Director for a week. Opposed to his nomination, Democrats want a second hearing to further question Patel.