Trump names hardline loyalist Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller, a hardline loyalist, as White House chief of staff, signaling a confrontational approach following his party's midterm defeat. The move is the first major reshuffle after Democrats' sweeping victory on Tuesday. Miller, 41, architect of Trump's aggressive anti-immigration policies, will replace Susie Wiles on Monday. Wiles, the first woman in the role, is moving to other positions outside government. Democrats condemned the appointment, with Senate leader Chuck Schumer vowing to fight Miller's "barbaric" policies. The appointment was praised by Vice President JD Vance and other hardline figures. Miller's elevation suggests a combative stance as Democrats prepare to launch investigations into the president and his allies.