The White House is working to hire a top political strategist who would probably oversee Bill Stepien, the political director. But Baker, a longtime Republican operative, has his detractors within the White House. The White House is working to fill the post, probably with an internal candidate. A White House official said there were no plans to move McGinley out of his position. Deputy national security adviser Dina Powell recently informed the White House she plans to leave in early 2018.

Source: Washington Post December 29, 2017 00:22 UTC