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Nov 9
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Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staf...

Isaac Saul
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On Friday, President Donald Trump announced he is elevating Stephen Miller to be his new chief of staff, while current Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will move to a position in the “Trump Political Operation.” The move is one of the White House’s first major personnel changes following last week’s midterm elections.


A midterms mailbag.

On Friday, the Tangle staff tackled an array of frequently asked questions following last Tuesday’s midterm elections. Topics included the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, key ballot initiatives across the country, Congressional Democrats’ agenda for the next two years, and the impact of gerrymandering. Check it out here.


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