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White House Rejects Chief of Staff Pick Amid Trump Testimony

5/11/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, the White House has decided to reject Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's pick for chief of staff, Marine Col Ricky Buria, amidst rising tensions. Simultaneously, former special counsel prosecutor Jay Bratt is set to testify before the House judiciary committee, shedding light on the politicization surrounding federal cases against Donald Trump, a pivotal moment in the unfolding investigations.

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In a dramatic turn of events, the White House has decided to reject Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's pick for chief of staff, Marine Col Ricky Buria, amidst rising tensions. Simultaneously, former special counsel prosecutor Jay Bratt is set to testify before the House judiciary committee, shedding light on the politicization surrounding federal cases against Donald Trump, a pivotal moment in the unfolding investigations.