Trump installs Stephen Miller as chief of staff as Congress readies oversight over a widening abuse of power
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President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff while the Justice Department dropped its election lawsuit and Congress moved toward accountability measures.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller would serve as the White House chief of staff, elevating one of his most hardline allies as the administration faced mounting scrutiny. The appointment came as the Justice Department dismissed its election-related lawsuit against California, filing a brief that acknowledged the courts, including the Supreme Court, had not allowed 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, stressed the need for real accountability for the administration and the officials who have enabled its agenda. She said oversight should reach both the president and the people who have backed and advanced his policies.
In response, President Trump posted remarks describing congressional oversight as “extortion,” “weaponization,” and “lawfare,” while attacking Slotkin’s comments.
With Democrats holding a majority in both chambers of Congress, officials expect a wave of oversight actions, including information requests, hearings, subpoenas, legislation, and possible impeachment proceedings.