Trump teases diesel announcement, big move from Vought

The Hill - Oct 9, 2026

President Trump teased an upcoming announcement Friday from Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought as well as one pertaining to diesel. “We have a big announcement coming up on diesel,” Trump said, speaking at a Columbus Day celebration in the White House East Room. Trump also said Vought would be making a “tremendous...

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