Politics
White House Director Resigns Ahead of Midterms
James Baird, the White House legislative affairs director, is leaving his post. His departure comes as tensions grow between President Trump and Senate Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
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The Hill
White House legislative director James Baird is leaving his post, Vice President Vance announced on Thursday. Baird’s departure comes ahead of November’s midterm elections and at a time when President Trump’s relationship has grown rocky with Senate Republicans. Additionally, Baird, who was previou
2026-08-20 13:25 UTC