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President Trump has replaced Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff following Republican midterm election losses. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer promised to block Republican judicial and cabinet nominees due to the new Democratic majority.
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. military forces conducted new limited strikes against Iran targeting an air defense system on Friday. Explosions were reported in the Suza area of Qeshm Island and nearby Hengam Island within the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated Washington has made progress in ongoing negotiations with Tehran regarding a potential deal.
Officers discovered an AR-15-style weapon, a Mac-10, and a Glock 43X along with dozens of rounds of ammunition inside the suspect's stolen vehicle on Constitution Avenue. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised the arrest as evidence of effective border security and Secret Service vigilance.
Donald Trump confirmed Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff following Republican losses in the midterms. Wiles resigned after the election results but will move to the Trump Political Operation. Democrats gained sizable majorities in both chambers, prompting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to criticize Miller.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries labeled Stephen Miller a dangerous xenophobe after President Trump promoted him to White House Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the move, while Republican Senator Tillis called it a colossal mistake following midterm losses.
Beijing confirmed it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of an APEC summit in Shenzhen. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urged China to implement past commitments on agricultural purchases and critical minerals during separate talks with Vice Premier He Lifeng.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument to prevent future redesigns. Interior Secretary is ordered to manage the monument through the National Park Service with strict review processes for any substantial changes.
President Trump blamed Democrats for Thursday's historic tech stock selloff via Truth Social posts, stating investors have "yourselves to blame." The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 2,100 points, with the S&P 500 falling 4.4% and Nasdaq dropping 5.5%, marking the worst trading day since April 2025.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran that Washington could take further action while asserting Tehran cannot proceed with its nuclear program without US approval. He claimed Israel and the Middle East would not exist without his actions to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions, acknowledging midterm election losses were largely due to the war in Iran.
Make America Healthy Again activists celebrated President Trump's decision to replace White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller. Corey Lewandowski posted a congratulatory selfie on X for Miller's promotion, though Lewandowski is currently under Department of Justice investigation for alleged profiteering at DHS and faces scrutiny over a rumored affair with Kristi Noem.