But general kelly has full authorities to operate within the white house and all staff will report to him. Liz a push for civility amid geopolitical turmoil. Socialist venezuela on the brink of civil war and in a rare mood, the white house sanctions venezuelas president. Russia kicks out 755 u. S. Diplomats. China flexes its muscle with a massive military parade. North korea test launches icbms that could hit denver. And an airplane bomb terror plot foiled in australia. So is this a time to have a general as chief of staff . Welcome to risk and reward, im Elizabeth Macdonald in deirdre bolton. John kelly sworn in as chief of staff earlier today. His inbox already full. Venezuela, russia, china, north korea. This as the media belittles the appointment saying the general is on a mission instoppable. But being the right guy at the right time. The dow closing in on 22,000 just about 70 points away. Closing 60 points higher to a record high. The s p in a record high too, nasdaq closing a li