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Katie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director

Bailey previously held the roles of special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs simultaneously before her promotion.

On air: Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on Best of BBN
Published 4:24 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by CBS News: “Katie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 4:24 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
Topics: White House.
BBN covered this story before: Trump appoints Katie Bailey as new chief White House liaison to… (October 10).

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CBS NewsKatie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorKatie Bailey has been named the new White House legislative director, according to CBS News.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd she was what before?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSpecial assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs. Both at once.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwo titles. Does this affect me?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCBS doesn't say. The role deals with Congress, so it's about bills, not your weekend.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWhat happens next?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNobody knows yet. We'll pass along whatever comes out.

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