EXCLUSIVE: CHIEF OF STAFF RICH DEARBORN TO STEP DOWN

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Ricky Dearborn said Thursday that he will step down early next year. Dearborn oversaw the White House's operation, public outreach and legislative affairs. Dearborn's decision to resign comes after Dina Powell announced earlier this month that she will leave the administration also. Rick Dearborn is a considered well liked by the top brass at the White House. includinng Chief of Staff John Kelly, who tried to keep him from resigning.