Trump Names Rep. Mark Meadows His New Chief of Staff

ZEKE MILLER, JONATHAN LEMIRE and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Mar 7, 2020 The onetime leader of the House Freedom Caucus, a staunch loyalist, becomes fourth to hold the role in three years, succeeding Mulvaney. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

John Kelly’s ‘Family Separation’ Recalls Slave-Era Practice

Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 13, 2018 The White House chief of staff is an immigrant-hating bigot, as demonstrated by a long series of draconian statements and measures. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

John Kelly Under Scrutiny After a Senior Aide’s Resignation

JONATHAN LEMIRE, CATHERINE LUCEY and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Feb 9, 2018 Questions are swirling about the White House chief of staff's defense of an aide he fought to keep in a sensitive West Wing job after the official was accused of abuse by two ex-wives. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Kelly in Charge

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New White House Chief of Staff May Be Too Good a Soldier

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 1, 2017 John Kelly will get a lot of goodwill from firing Anthony Scaramucci. But should he? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Mooch

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‘America First’ Could Bring the World Closer to a Nuclear Holocaust

By Robert Reich / RobertReich.org Feb 1, 2017 If not supervised by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Donald Trump and Steve Bannon could endanger the world. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama’s New Chief of Staff Hails From Wall Street

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2012 Jack Lew is a liberal who worked for Speaker Tip O'Neill and studied under beloved progressive Sen Paul Wellstone, but he was also the chief operating officer of a Citigroup unit and doesn't fault deregulation for the shoddy economy (more)Jack Lew is a liberal who worked for Speaker Tip O'Neill and studied under beloved progressive Sen. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

White House Tweaks Daley’s Job Description

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2011 Is the Obama administration doing a slow fade on Chief of Staff Bill Daley? The Chicago-bred heavy seems to have had a tough run of it since taking over for Rahm Emanuel, and though the White House denied any major power shifts, rumblings got out on Tuesday that (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Lawrence Wilkerson

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2011 Former Vice President Dick Cheney launched his memoir this week, and on Tuesday, Lawrence Wilkerson, our Truthdigger of the Week, said he would be willing to testify in criminal court against Cheney should the opportunity ever arise.Lawrence Wilkerson, our Truthdigger of the Week, says he would be willing to testify in criminal court against Dick Cheney should the opportunity ever arise. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Rahm’s Residency Rumble

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2011 Is Chicago heavy hitting mayoral hopeful Rahm Emanuel legit? Well, at least in the sense that he qualifies to run for mayor, given the residency requirements he believes certain prized items of clothing could have fulfilled in his physical absence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rahm Emanuel Catches a Break in Mayoral Race

Staff / Truthdig Jan 26, 2011 True to form, former White House Chief of Staff and current Chicago mayoral hopeful Rahm Emanuel is putting up a fight to stay in the running in his hometown, and Tuesday, the Illinois Supreme Court helped his cause by keeping . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )