Jeff Zients, who led the Biden administration’s COVID response, is the new White House chief of staff. Does he have the political chops to do the job?
Author: Michael Collins, USA TODAY
Biden to name Jeff Zients, who steered COVID response, as White House chief of staff
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The queen is dead: Countries consider breaking from British crown now that Elizabeth’s reign is over
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Biden views ‘incredibly heartbreaking’ devastation caused by flash floods in Kentucky
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