Politics · October 10, 2026
Trump appoints Katie Bailey as new chief White House liaison to Congress
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President Trump has appointed Katie Bailey as the new director of the Office of Legislative Affairs, succeeding James Braid who departed in September. Currently serving as special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs, Bailey takes the lead role as the administration prepares for midterm elections and a potential shift in congressional control. She previously served as legislative director for Senator Mike Braun and worked with the late Senator Tom Coburn.
President Trump has appointed Katie Bailey as the new director of the Office of Legislative Affairs, succeeding James Braid who departed in September. Currently serving as special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs, Bailey takes the lead role as the administration prepares for midterm elections and a potential shift in congressional control. She previously served as legislative director for Senator Mike Braun and worked with the late Senator Tom Coburn.