Trump Taps Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff After Republican Losses

President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff following the Republican Party's loss of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, signaling a confrontational approach rather than bipartisanship. The move comes as Democrats prepare to wield subpoena power and block legislation. Miller, known for hard-line immigration policies and expansive executive authority, replaces Susie Wiles in the role. Trump dismissed the personnel change as unrelated to the election results, despite the historic Republican defeat that included Democratic victories in Texas statewide races. The appointment draws parallels to the Alamo, with the president facing two years of Democratic congressional oversight. Texas elected Democrat James Talarico to the Senate and Gina Hinojosa as its first Latina governor, marking a significant breach in the Republican stronghold.