WASHINGTON—President Trump on Friday appointed budget director Mick Mulvaney acting chief of staff, choosing a trusted adviser and former Republican congressman to help shepherd the White House through looming battles with Congress over spending and oversight. In a tweet, Mr. Trump said Mr. Mulvaney would replace outgoing chief of staff John Kelly, who is set to depart the administration at the end of the year. Mr. Trump called Mr. Kelly a “great patriot” who had “served our country with distinction.”...

Source: Wall Street Journal December 14, 2018 18:15 UTC