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Meet the new White House chief of staff: Jeff Zients

Headline from KREM Spokane, on the newest of 2 developments

Zients, not known to be a political operative, is expected to focus on the task of governing the nation as other advisers take the lead on politics.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Jeff Zients to replace Ron Klain as White House chief of staff

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Newest

    Meet the new White House chief of staff: Jeff Zients

    Headline from KREM Spokane ·

Reports & sources

103 articles, oldest first.

  1. MyNorthwest

    AP sources: Biden to pick Zients as his next chief of staff (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden is expected to name Jeff Zients, who ran the administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the start of

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Biden Is Expected to Name Jeff Zients as His Next Chief of Staff (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    President Joe Biden is expected to name Jeff Zients, who ran the administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the start of Biden’s term, as his next chief of staff. That word comes from two people familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

  3. The Guardian

    Biden to name Jeff Zients as new chief of staff after Ron Klain exit – reports (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Zients had worked at the White House before as the top official for coordinating the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic

  4. KVIA El Paso

    Jeff Zients to replace Ron Klain as White House chief of staff (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Phil Mattingly and Kaitlan Collins, CNN Jeff Zients, who ran President Joe Biden‘s Covid-19 response effort and served in high-ranking roles in the Obama administration, is viewed inside the White House as the leading candidate to be the next chief of staff, according to three people briefed on t…

  5. Forbes

    Former Covid Czar Jeff Zients Will Serve As Biden’s New Chief Of Staff—Replacing Ron Klain (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The transition is expected to take place in the weeks after the February 7 State of the Union address, according to multiple reports.

  6. Insider

    Biden will tap former COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff, succeeding Ron Klain: report (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    In recent weeks, Klain had tasked Zients with a range of assignments, which several people saw as a way to prepare him for the role, per The Post.

  7. Portland Press Herald

    AP sources: Biden to pick Jeff Zients as his next chief of staff (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Since serving as COVID-19 response coordinator, Zients has returned to the White House in a low-profile position to work on staffing matters for the remainder of Biden's first term.

  8. The Times of Israel

    Biden expected to tap Jeff Zients as new chief of staff after Ron Klain leaves (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Jeff Zients served as COVID response coordinator at beginning of Biden's term but has since worked in a low-profile post on staffing matters

  9. Politico

    Jeff Zients: 5 things to know about Biden’s new chief of staff (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    Zients previously served as the White House’s Covid-19 coordinator.

  10. Washington Post

    Jeff Zients to be Biden’s next chief of staff (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    Jeff Zients to be Biden’s next chief of staff.

  11. CBS News

    Jeff Zients, Biden's former COVID czar, set to serve as next White House chief of staff (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Zients is expected to take the job shortly after the president's State of the Union address​ on Feb. 7, people familiar with the plans said.

  12. Fox News

    Biden to tap former COVID czar Jeff Zients as new chief of staff: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Biden plans to tap former COVID-19 czar Jeff Zients to be his new chief of staff after Ron Klain steps down in the coming days, according to media reports.

  13. Washington Examiner

    Jeff Zients set to be next White House Chief of Staff: Report (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Jeff Zients is reportedly set to be named the new White House chief of staff by President Joe Biden.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Jeff Zients: Five things to know about Biden's new chief of staff (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Jeff Zients is expected to take over as President Joe Biden's chief of staff, replacing Ron Klain, who is reportedly stepping down. Here are five things to know about Zients.

  15. NPR

    President Biden picks a new chief of staff: Jeff Zients (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    President Biden has picked a new chief of staff for the next contentious stage of his presidency, turning to Jeff Zients, an adviser known for his ability to get things done amid crises.

  16. The New Republic

    The Problem With Jeff Zients, Biden’s New Chief of Staff (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The White House is planning to appoint Zients, a former private equity executive accused of “profiteering in health care,” as the next chief of staff.

  17. Fox News

    Who is Biden's incoming chief of staff, Jeff Zients? (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Biden's incoming chief of staff, Jeff Zients, served as the federal government's COVID-19 response coordinator, and in a number of other roles during the Obama administration.

  18. Deutsche Welle

    Joe Biden to select Jeff Zients as next chief of staff – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    As the new White House chief of staff, Jeff Zients will be replacing Ron Klain. His appointment could prove critical for Joe Biden as he faces a probe over the mishandling of classified documents.

  19. The Week

  20. Fox News

    From Ron Klain to Jeff Zients, why Biden’s new staff chief will be far less visible (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Biden will name Jeff Zients chief of staff, replacing Ron Klain. Though an important post, there's little doubt most people would be able to name many prior chiefs of staff.

  21. KREM Spokane

    Meet the new White House chief of staff: Jeff Zients (opens KREM Spokane)

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    KREM Spokane's feed description

    Zients, not known to be a political operative, is expected to focus on the task of governing the nation as other advisers take the lead on politics.

  22. WTOP Washington DC

    Biden taps Zients as White House chief of staff (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    President Joe Biden announced Jeff Zients on Friday as his next White House chief of staff.

  23. WMUR

    President Biden taps Jeff Zients as White House chief of staff (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Former chief of staff Ron Klain, in his resignation letter to President Biden, said it was the “right time” for a transition.

  24. Al Jazeera

    Biden names Jeff Zients as new White House chief of staff (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Shake-up comes midway through US president’s term, as outgoing Ron Klain resigns citing need for ‘fresh leadership’.

  25. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Biden formally announces Ron Klain is stepping down as White House chief of staff and will be replaced by Jeff Zients (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Allie Malloy and Jeremy Diamond, CNN President Joe Biden announced White House chief of staff Ron Klain will step down next week and will be replaced by Jeff Zients, the former Obama administration official who ran Biden’s Covid-19 response operation.

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