The White House is tightening rules on how staffers interact with lobbyists.
A memo from the new chief of staff, Stephen Miller, says employees must first get permission before discussing government business with lobbyists on the building’s grounds.
A White House official told the PBS News Hour that, according to the memo, “staff are expected to dedicate their time unwaveringly to the working people of the nation.” The official called this “a much stricter process than before.”
Miller took over the role from Susie Wiles, who had come under criticism over her ties to lobbying groups.
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