Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff amid growing congressional oversight
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President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff while the Justice Department withdrew its election lawsuit and Congress prepared oversight actions.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller would serve as the White House chief of staff. The appointment came as the Justice Department dismissed its election-related lawsuit against California, filing a brief that noted the courts, including the Supreme Court, had not permitted the administration’s proposed actions.
On Saturday, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes indicated she would name former D.C. U.S. Attorney Jessie Liu as a special master to examine possible ethical violations by Justice Department and Interior Department lawyers in the East Potomac Golf Course case. Parties have until 10:00 a.m. on November 13 to submit comments.
Senator Elisa Slotkin of Michigan, speaking at a University of Chicago event before the recent midterm elections, emphasized the need for accountability for the administration and officials who have supported it. She said oversight should address both the president and those who have enabled his policies.
In response, President Trump posted remarks characterizing congressional oversight as “extortion,” “weaponization,” and “lawfare,” and criticized Slotkin’s statements.
With Democrats holding a majority in both chambers of Congress, officials anticipate a series of oversight measures, including information requests, hearings, subpoenas, legislation, and potential impeachment proceedings.