Trump names hardline immigration aide Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

Donald Trump named Stephen Miller, a central figure in his anti-immigration policy, as White House chief of staff on Friday, signaling a confrontational approach following his party's defeat in the midterm elections. Miller, 41, will replace Susie Wiles, 69, on Monday, with Wiles moving to other roles outside the government. Trump praised Miller as loyal and intelligent, while Democrats condemned the appointment, with Hakeem Jeffries calling him a dangerous xenophobe. The midterm elections, won decisively by Democrats on Tuesday, were seen as a rejection of Trump's first two years of his second term, including the immigration policies Miller championed. Trump hinted at further cabinet changes but affirmed confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.