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In this July 31, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump talks with new White House Chief of Staff John Kelly after he was privately sworn in during a ceremony in the Oval Office in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

John Kelly blocking Breitbart, Daily Caller articles from reaching Donald Trump: Report

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this July 31, 2017, photo, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly shakes hands with President Donald Trump after being privately sworn in during a ceremony in the Oval Office in Washington. Trump is praising his chief of staff and says his administration is getting things done at a “record clip." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Donald Trump, amid whispers of ‘hard time’ with John Kelly, tweets only praise

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly stands in the door of Air Force One and watches President Donald Trump, as he arrives in Reno, Nev., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Facing big fights, Kelly seeks to restore White House order

By JILL COLVIN and KEN THOMAS - Associated Press

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly stands in the door of Air Force One and watches President Donald Trump, as he arrives in Reno, Nev., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kelly seeks to restore White House order ahead of key fights

By JILL COLVIN and KEN THOMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 27, 2017, file photo, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks in San Salvador, El Salvador. New White House chief of staff John Kelly, in one of his first acts in his new post, called Sessions to reassure him that his position was safe despite the recent onslaught of criticism he has taken from President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Trump’s new top aide assures Sessions his job is safe

By JONATHAN LEMIRE - Associated Press

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, rights, arrives at a event where President Donald Trump was bestowing the Medal of Honor to retired Army medic James McCloughan during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 31, 2017.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Top Democrat says Kelly good for WH and country

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John Kelly will bring balance to the White House

By Robert Charles

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly appears at event where President Donald Trump was to bestow the Medal of Honor to retired Army medic James McCloughan during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 31, 2017.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Kelly wins praise across the aisle, but will Trump change?

By VIVIAN SALAMA and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 17, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump talks with Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly during commencement exercises at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Trump named Kelly as his new Chief of Staff on July 28, ousting Reince Priebus. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

The Latest: Trump found Scaramucci’s remarks ‘inappropriate’

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John Kelly is a grown-up in command at White House

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

New White House Chief of Staff John Kelly talks with President Donald Trump after being privately sworn in during a ceremony in the Oval Office, Monday, July 31, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Gen. John Kelly takes control as Trump’s chief of staff

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 17, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump talks with Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly during commencement exercises at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Trump named Kelly as his new Chief of Staff on July 28, ousting Reince Priebus. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Kelly shows his clout: Scaramucci out as WH chief moves in

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and CATHERINE LUCEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 6, 2017, file photo, Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Donald Trump named Kelly as his new Chief of Staff on July 28, ousting Reince Priebus. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

John Kelly to start Monday as Trump’s new White House chief of staff

By Laurie Kellman - Associated Press

In this May 17, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly listen to the national anthem during commencement exercises at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Six months into presidency, Trump is saddled with a stalled agenda, a West Wing that resembles a viper’s nest, a cloud of investigations and a Republican Party that is starting to break away. Against that daunting backdrop, Trump moved July 28 to overhaul his senior team, installing Kelly as White House chief of staff. The hard-nosed, retired general replaces Reince Priebus, a Republican operative who was skeptical of Trump’s electoral prospects last year.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Trump’s six-month stall sparks a White House shake-up

By JULIE PACE and JONATHAN LEMIRE - Associated Press

White House Director of Social Media Dan Scavino, left, walks with former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus as they step off Air Force One as they arrives Friday, July 28, 2017, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Trump says Homeland Secretary Secretary John Kelly is his new White House chief of staff. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: Priebus says Trump sought a different direction

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FILE - In this June 6, 2017, file photo, Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Donald Trump named Kelly as his new Chief of Staff on July 28, ousting Reince Priebus. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Kelly is Trump’s “star” secretary, now WH chief of staff

By LAURIE KELLMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 17, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump talks with Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly during commencement exercises at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Trump named Kelly as his new Chief of Staff on July 28, ousting Reince Priebus. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump pushes out Priebus, names Kelly WH chief of staff

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 25, 2017, file photo, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Kelly says states should not be wary of asking for the federal government’s help to strengthen election systems in light of Russian meddling in last year’s election. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

DHS chief says arresting parents may quell human trafficking

By MICHAEL BALSAMO - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 25, 2017, file photo, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Kelly says states should not be wary of asking for the federal government’s help to strengthen election systems in light of Russian meddling in last year’s election. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Homeland security secretary says ports a terrorism priority

By MICHAEL BALSAMO - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 6, 2017, file photo, Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Kelly has told Hispanic lawmakers that a program that protects young immigrants from deportation is likely illegal, though he is personally supportive. Kelly had attended a closed-door meeting on July 12, with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

DHS chief has doubts about legality of immigration program

By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press