Chief Staff

Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for governmentAndy Burnham has chosen his Blairite former colleague James Purnell as his chief of staff, the Guardian understands, as he begins to finalise his team for government.The Makerfield MP has picked his former cabinet colleague to be his right-hand man in Downing Street, in one of the most significant decisions he has made since returning to Westminster. Continue reading...

With a second investigation under way into his conduct, Paul Brereton tells estimates about concerns of workersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s federal anti-corruption body is filled with staff “terrified of making any mistake of fact or law”, the outgoing commissioner claims.Paul Brereton, the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, also defended his actions and decisions as the watchdog’s first head explaining his resignation was due to “distractions”, including two ongoing investigations into his conduct. Continue reading...

• Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, secured her job back amid reported internal White House power struggles and loyalty tests. • The reinstatement follows weeks of uncertainty, highlighting tensions within the administration's top ranks. • Move underscores Trump’s fixation on loyalty, potentially stabilizing operations but risking further factional divides ahead of midterms.

Anti-graft agencies say Andriy Yermak suspected of participating in criminal group that laundered $10.5m in housing project, which he denies ownership inUkrainian authorities have named Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s powerful former chief of staff as a suspect in a major corruption investigation, a move likely to pile pressure on the president’s office at a sensitive moment in the war with Russia.Kyiv’s political class was rocked by a wide-ranging probe last year that had fuelled public anger and prompted the ex-top adviser and Zelenskyy’s right-hand man, Andriy Yermak, to resign. Continue reading...

• Susie Wiles, President Trump's Chief of Staff, secured her job back following recent White House turmoil, per Politico reports on May 8, 2026. • The reinstatement stabilizes the administration's leadership amid staffing controversies and policy debates. • Wiles' return is viewed as crucial for maintaining Trump's agenda, particularly in midterm election strategies.

• Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has retained her position following internal White House restructuring amid ongoing political upheaval. • Wiles' continued tenure signals stability in the administration's senior leadership despite recent personnel shifts. • The decision reflects Trump's confidence in her management of day-to-day White House operations.

• President Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles regained her position following a short ouster amid internal White House tensions. • Her reinstatement stabilizes the administration's leadership as midterm strategies intensify. • Republicans view Wiles' return as crucial for maintaining party unity and House control.