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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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US Stock Futures Retreat as Tech Stocks Lose Steam


US stock futures inched lower on Tuesday as the previous day’s tech rally lost steam after a Samsung profit warning took the shine off the sector. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.4% and roughly 0.6%, respectively, after both indexes closed with their best single-day gains since November. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.4%.

Samsung’s update weighed on hopes for a rebound in the PC and mobile sector, a key market for its memory chips. The Korean company said it expects a 35% drop in fourth-quarter operating income, far short of estimates, as demand continues to lag.

Investors are currently focused on the December consumer inflation reading due Thursday and what it could mean for the chances of an easing in interest rates. But two Federal Reserve officials on Monday poured cold water on Wall Street’s already fading expectations that a cut could come in the next few months.

Meanwhile, oil prices rose over 2%, recouping some of Monday’s near 4% fall as investors weighed the impact of tensions in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut crude prices.


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