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Even compared to White House chaos, Melania Trump's move against a top official was a bombshell

In this White House, no one knows when the ax will fall or who will be swinging it.

Don Lemon: This is an indicator of chaos in White House

CNN's Don Lemon says the firing of deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel could be an indicator of chaos in the Trump administration.

Who is Mira Ricardel and why did Melania Trump want her fired?

Mira Ricardel barely lasted seven months as deputy national security adviser before First Lady Melania Trump issued an unprecedented call for her dismissal and President Donald Trump moved to fire her.

Aide headed for exit after clash with Melania Trump's office

A feud with the first lady's office is expected to cost a senior national security adviser her job after she sparred with East Wing staff and other key members of the Trump administration.

Opinion: Melania's dangerous move

By all accounts, Mira Ricardel has not made a lot of friends in the Trump administration. A key member of national security adviser John Bolton's team, she was brought in in April to help him shake up the national security staff. In the past, she had butted heads with Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, and chief of staff John Kelly is reportedly not a fan, two former White House officials told the Washington Post.

Analysis: First lady's hidden hand just became not so hidden

Melania Trump is, without question, the most enigmatic and least-known first lady in modern memory. She is deeply private, rarely offering even the slightest glimpse into what she thinks about her husband's administration -- or the country as a whole.

Late night mocks possible West Wing shakeups

Late-night hosts were quick to poke fun at reports that key White House officials, including chief of staff John Kelly, may soon be forced out of their roles.

Pink's husband has a warning for wildfire looters

• Death toll from fires in California reaches 50

The state of play in key races has shifted since election night. Here's where they are now.

• Analysis: 14 big trends from the 2018 exit polls

Ex-Navy captain pleads guilty to ghostwriting 'Fat Leonard' emails

A former US Navy captain has pleaded guilty to criminal conflict of interest charges after it emerged that he had provided secret public relations services for a defense contractor at the heart of the so-called "Fat Leonard" bribery scandal.