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Susie Wiles’ Revelations Expose Tensions in Trump’s Inner Circle

                                               Susie Wiles is the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has offered a rare, candid glimpse into the internal strains of President Donald Trump’s administration , speaking openly in a series of interviews with author Chris Whipple. Wiles, the first woman to serve as Trump’s chief of staff, described the challenges of managing strong personalities and the often turbulent dynamics within the West Wing. Across more than ten interviews, Wiles painted a picture of an administration marked by conflict over immigration enforcement, government downsizing, and the president’s governing style . She characterized Trump as having “an alcoholic’s personality,” despite being a lifelong teetotaler, explaining that he operates with a sense of boundless confidence and...

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Stocks sharply higher, rebounding with a boost from chips

 



North American stocks closed higher on Thursday, winning back much of the previous day’s losses, as U.S. economic data fueled optimism that the Federal Reserve would ease monetary policy and revived investor risk appetite.

All three major U.S. stock indexes posted gains as chips surged, led by Micron Technology after its better-than-expected quarterly forecast, putting the tech-heavy Nasdaq out front. The rally gained momentum as the session drew to a close, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq surging more than 1%. Canada’s main stock index rose 0.8%, despite a sharp drop in the shares of BlackBerry. Financial markets are pricing in a 71.3% likelihood that the U.S. central bank will reduce the Fed funds target rate by 25 basis points as soon as March, according to CME’s FedWatch tool.

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