White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles meets Senate leaders to break Trump agenda stalemate

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill, meeting privately with Senate Republican leaders including Majority Leader John Thune and Whip John Barrasso. The discussions focused on overcoming a legislative impasse that has stalled President Donald Trump’s agenda, specifically the SAVE America Act, a third budget package and the stalled confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general. Sources said Wiles sought to explore a possible legislative exchange to move the SAVE reconciliation bill forward and to address the Senate’s filibuster rules that are blocking key proposals. While the outcome of the talks remains unclear, officials indicated the meeting was an attempt to align Senate action with the administration’s priorities ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.