Steve Bannon has returned to the alt-right platform Briebart News and promises to "go to war for Trump," according to Bloomberg BusinessWeek reporter Joshua Green, author of "Devil's Bargain," the book that explored the rise of Bannon and his role in Trump's electoral victory.
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The former White House strategist, who had served as executive chairman of Briebart before joining Team Trump, vowed to take aim at the President's critics on Capitol Hill, the media and in Corporate America.
Bannon, an ex-Goldman Sachs banker and Hollywood filmmaker submitted his resignation to Trump on Aug. 7.
The White House released the following statement: White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and Steve Bannon have mutually agreed today would be Steve’s last day. We are grateful for his service and wish him the best.
Jeffrey Nesbit, who served as communications director for former vice president Dan Quayle, is named assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Kate Bedingfield, White House communications director, will exit at the end of the month. Ben LaBolt, a longtime Biden adviser, will take the CD post.
Cathy Cochran, senior VP in Teneo’s Washington office, has rejoined the US Dept of Agriculture as director in its communications office.
Mexico is working with the DC-based Global Action on Gun Violence to push for “impactful gun violence prevention strategies” in the US.
Douglas Farrar, who was VP-communications and strategy at the Carnegie Center for International Peace, has joined the Federal Trade Commission as PA director.
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