Bernie Sanders sees opening for deals after Trump replaces chief of staff
President Donald Trump replaced Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller following significant midterm election losses that gave Democrats control of both the House and Senate. Senator Bernie Sanders said on NBC's Meet the Press that while he considers Trump erratic, he believes the president is politically savvy and potentially open to working with Democrats on raising the minimum wage to $20 an hour and guaranteeing healthcare for all. Sanders dismissed concerns about Miller's promotion. Voter polls showed the economy and democracy were top midterm concerns, with Trump's eight-month war in Iran and gas price spikes seen as key factors in Republican defeats. Trump deflected blame, claiming Republicans would have won in a landslide had his name been on the ballot.