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White House legislative affairs director departs post ahead of midterms

First publishedAug 20, 13:25 UTC
Last updatedAug 20, 15:19 UTC · 3m ago
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White House legislative director James Baird is leaving his post, Vice President Vance announced on Thursday. Baird’s departure comes ahead of November’s midterm elections and at a time when President Trump’s relationship has grown rocky with Senate Republicans.

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White House legislative director James Baird is leaving his post, Vice President Vance announced on Thursday. Baird’s departure comes ahead of November’s midterm elections and at a time when President Trump’s relationship has grown rocky with Senate Republicans. Additionally, Baird, who was previously Vance’s legislative director in the Senate, is departing as the vice president...

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White House legislative director James Baird is leaving his post, Vice President Vance announced on Thursday. Baird’s departure comes ahead of November’s midterm elections and at a time when President Trump’s relationship has grown rocky with Senate Republicans.
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