Trump taps Katie Bailey to lead White House congressional outreach
Bailey, already a special assistant to the president and deputy legislative affairs director, takes over the office weeks before the midterms.
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What happened
President Trump has named Katie Bailey as head of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. Bailey currently serves as special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs. The appointment follows the departure of former director James Braid, and it was announced less than a month before the midterm elections.
Why it matters
The balance of power in Congress is at stake in the midterm elections. The office Bailey now leads handles the White House's outreach to Congress.
Timeline
- Oct 10, 11:18 AM ET: Katie Bailey was reported as the choice for head of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs.
- Oct 11, 8:44 AM ET: President Trump named Katie Bailey as the White House legislative affairs director.
Coverage
- Trump names Katie Bailey as White House legislative affairs director (The Hill)
- Trump announces Katie Bailey to lead White House outreach to Congress (NBC News)
- Trump appoints Katie Bailey as new chief White House liaison to Congress (washingtonexaminer.com)
- Katie Bailey chosen as new head of White House Office of Legislative Affairs, sources say (CBS News)
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