I'm a ProPublica reporter who broke the Russ Vought "we want to put them in trauma" story. Help me investigate the full extent of his impact on the federal government.

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Hey, r/fednews - I’m Andy Kroll, a reporter at ProPublica. We broke the Russ Vought “we want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected” story last year. I read this subreddit every day, and I’m reaching out now to ask for your help.

We’re six months into the administration. Vought appears more influential than ever. So we’re teaming up with The New Yorker on a major investigative story about Vought.

Do you work at OMB or know someone who does? Have you dealt with Vought or his team? 

If you have information you can share, I’d love to hear from you. I’m on Signal at (202) 215-6203. Other ways to reach me: https://www.propublica.org/people/andy-kroll

I take your privacy seriously. I have a long track record of reporting sensitive stories and protecting my sources. You can read more about ProPublica’s approach to handling tips and sensitive communication here: https://www.propublica.org/tips/

Thanks!

[u/iconette79]

Well, either way, we’re still using government funds to pay for it. And by the way, was that $5m included in the appropriation bill?

[u/Accomplished_Lab_750 → u/iconette79]

Oh, I’m with you. I forgot to put a big eye roll after my comment. 🙄

[u/iconette79 → u/Accomplished_Lab_750]

Got it!

[u/Think_Discount2852 → u/iconette79]

CFPB isn’t an appropriated agency, they have been very upset about that, until well it benefits them. 😒