Politics
Trump Names New White House Official Amidst International Tensions
President Trump appointed Katie Bailey as the new legislative affairs director at the White House, following the departure of James Braid. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky faces backlash over a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel, prompting an interview on Sunday morning.
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The Hill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to appear on ABC's "This Week" Sunday morning following President Trump's Friday announcement of a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel, which sparked a war of words between the U.S. and Ukraine presidents. The move, allowing the Kremlin to sup
2026-10-11 12:29 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Saturday named Katie Bailey as the White House's legislative affairs director, months after former director James Braid vacated the role ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Bailey, as deputy director, "has already delivered strong results" in
2026-10-11 12:44 UTC