Stephen Miller Named Trump's New Chief of Staff
💡 Why it matters
This appointment sets up likely clashes with a Democratic-controlled Congress over immigration enforcement and could escalate confrontations on border policy.
President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Miller, the architect of Trump's aggressive immigration policies, will now oversee White House.
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BBC News
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