Day 1 for Stephen Miller as Trump's chief of staff, sources say immigration crackdown won't ease

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Day 1 for Stephen Miller as Trump's chief of staff, sources say immigration crackdown won't ease. (2026, November 9). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/day-1-for-stephen-miller-as-trumps-chief-of-staff-sources-say-immigration-crackdown-wont-ease/

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Stephen Miller began his new position as President Donald Trump's chief of staff on day one. Lawmakers are reportedly hesitant to collaborate with Miller due to his hardline stance on immigration policies, despite his recent appointment. CBS News correspondent Ed O'Keefe provides this report, focusing on the political challenges that Miller faces in his new role.

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On November 9, 2026, Stephen Miller started his role as the new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, who stepped down earlier that week. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Friday, November 4, that Stephen Miller would become the Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9. The decision comes after Republicans lost control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. As a hardline aide known for his strict immigration policies, Miller's appointment is expected to lead to more direct confrontations with business interests and potentially tougher stances on immigration.

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lawmakers may be reluctant to work with him given his past immigration stances

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