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Week in politics: Democrats plan for the next Congress, Trump's new Chief of Staff

NPR | By Mara Liasson,
Ayesha Rascoe
Published November 8, 2026 at 7:16 AM CST

Democrats plans for the next Congress, where they'll hold significant majorities in both chambers. Meanwhile, President Trump signals his plans by promoting Stephen Miller as his new Chief of Staff.

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Mara Liasson
Mara Liasson is a national political correspondent for NPR.
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Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.
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