White House faces scrutiny over top Trump aide Natalie Harp – live

Harp, a former One America News Network show host, has emerged as a key gatekeeper to the president

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James Braid, the longest-serving legislative affairs director of Trump’s presidency, is leaving the White House ahead of the midterms. Braid navigated the cabinet confirmations of controversial appointees like that of Pete Hegseth at defense and Robert Kennedy Jr. at health and human services. He also shepherded the One Big Beautiful Bill Act through a congress with historically-tight margins for Republicans, while beating back war powers resolutions.

Republican lawmakers are acknowledging his service as he exits.