Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff as immigration debate intensifies

President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller, a key architect of his hardline immigration policies, as his new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles on Monday, Nov. 9. The change follows Republican losses in Tuesday's midterm elections. Miller's promotion comes as Vice President JD Vance raises shifting immigration enforcement toward businesses employing undocumented workers, a proposal previously discussed by border czar Tom Homan. ICE has already awarded contracts, including a $21.5 million deal, to support workplace audits. Democrats, preparing to use incoming congressional majorities to investigate ICE tactics, cannot directly dictate enforcement authority. Trump and some incoming Democrats, including Texas Senator-elect James Talarico, have expressed openness to discussing immigration legislation and border security compromise.