Lea Bardon Leaves White House, Joins Tech-Focused Firm

0:00On April 17, Leah Barton, known as President Trump's Cabinet Fixer, is stepping down as Director of Cabinet Affairs. She was the main link between the White House and Cabinet agencies, handling policy coordination, scheduling, and pushing the president's priorities. This comes amid other recent staff shifts. She's joining sovereign advisors, a public affairs firm in Washington, led by former Trump aid, Taylor Butterwitch. There, she'll help with the Innovation Council action, focusing on deregulation for emerging tech-like artificial intelligence. The group plans to spend $100 million back in candidates and policies before the midterms. Reactions highlight her lasting loyalty. Barton called serving Trump, the honor of a lifetime, and said she's pumped to keep advancing his agenda outside the White House. It fits a pattern of changes, including Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem, leaving their roles. Meanwhile, White House deputy chief of staff, James Blair, is taking a short leave to boost mid-term campaigns.

1:00Trump praised them as one of the brightest political minds around and said he'll return to finish the job. Blair handled Trump's 2024 campaign, too. These moves show the team still evolving, tuning up operations right as the midterms heat up. That's the story for today, entertainment and celebrity news today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.