Trump's communications director resigns

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President Trump's communications director, Mike Dubke, is on his way out after just three months on the job. He is the first to go in what is expected to be a major overhaul of staff as the White House attempts to jumpstart its agenda and cope with deepening scandals related to Russia.

"Insiders say Dubke came in with few patrons, and never gelled with the originals," Axios reports.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.