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White House Loses Top Capitol Hill Liaison Ahead of Critical Midterm Push

Aug 20, 2026Right

James Braid, White House director of legislative affairs, is stepping down, Vice President JD Vance confirmed early Thursday morning following reports of his departure. With the midterms looming, the White House is losing its ears and eyes inside the halls of Congress and will need to replace him quickly. “James Braid had one of the...

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