Democratic senators are speaking through the night in protest of Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought’s nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, called him “Donald Trump’s most dangerous nominee” in a speech on the Senate floor.

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.