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Who is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's pick for White House chief of staff?

Wiles is a veteran but low-profile Republican political operative who was one of the people leading Trump's 2024 campaign.

Gay former staffer sues GOP Texas congressman over 'hostile work environment'

Alex Chadwell, who is gay, accused Rep. Troy Nehls, his chief of staff, and special adviser of regularly making homophobic comments at work like “gays go to hell."

Schwarzenegger hires lesbian as chief of staff

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced the first change to his administration since his resounding special election failure, appointing Susan Kennedy, a longtime Democratic activist and lesbian, as his chief of staff.

Santos's Aide Reportedly Claimed to Be Kevin McCarthy's Chief of Staff

A staffer on the George Santos campaign is accused of impersonating Kevin McCarthy's chief of staff in order to secure donations.

Trump's New Chief of Staff Will Be White House's Biggest Homophobe Yet

As a House member, Mick Mulvaney received a zero in every term on the Human Rights Campaign's Congressional Scorecard.

Trump's New Chief of Staff: Women in Combat Would 'Lower Standards'

Trump's former Homeland Security Chief John Kelly also supported force feedings at Guantanamo Bay.

Out Diplomat Curtis Ried New National Security Council Chief of Staff

Ried, a longtime foreign service officer, is the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to hold the post.

New Pence Chief of Staff Once Called Gay Sex 'Repugnant,' 'Perverted'

Marc Short says his views have changed since he wrote those words in college in 1992.

Meet Jeff Lewis, the Gay Man Who Is N.Y. Gov. Hochul's Chief of Staff

He found the path to his dream job after meeting Hochul in a blizzard.

Herndon Graddick Resigns as President of GLAAD

GLAAD's chief of staff, Dave Montez, will serve as acting president of the media watchdog organization.

John Kelly Says Immigrants Don't Have Skills

White House chief of staff John Kelly says immigrants don't "easily assimilate into the United States." 

Day Two of Trump's Ban, and Trans Troops Are Still Serving

The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that the military will not discharge service members until the president sends further direction.

Far-Right Extremists Have the LGBTQ+ Community in Their Crosshairs

Former Department of Homeland Security Chief of Staff Miles Taylor suggests what we can do to protect ourselves.

Amid 'Terrorism' Rhetoric, South Dakota Advances Anti-Trans Bills

The votes on sports and restroom bills came a few days after the governor's chief of staff likened trans students to terrorists.

Congresswoman to Step Down After Abusive Behavior by Staffer Revealed

U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty kept her chief of staff on after he was accused of harassing and threatening another employee.

This N.J. Republican Is New ENDA Cosponsor

U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo's deputy chief of staff confirmed that the New Jersey Republican has signed on as a cosponsor of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

Trump's Stabilizing Influence, John Kelly, Is a Monster

The president's chief of staff was supposed to be a rare voice of reason in the White House, instead he denigrates women and espouses conspiracy theories and racism.

Nation's Top Military Officer Opposes Trump's Trans Ban

Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate he advised against the ban and would continue to do so.

George Santos Aide Accused of Impersonating McCarthy Staffer Now Charged

Samuel Miele has been accused of impersonating the chief of staff to Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy to raise campaign funds for George Santos.

Rachel Maddow Accuses New Jersey BridgeGate Report of 'Slut-Shaming'

The taxpayer-funded report, released yesterday, repeatedly references a sexual relationship between New Jersey governor Chris Christie's ex-campaign manager and his former deputy chief of staff.