WASHINGTON - Behind the closed doors of White House power, a lean, intense 30-something man invariably takes a position at Donald Trump's side. Listening and scribbling. Random asides. Quips.

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Former Pres. Barack Obama and speechwriter David Litt in the Oval Office. Growing up, David Litt had dreams of working in comedy. But he didn’t quite anticipate the jokes he’d end writing would be for ...

WASHINGTON – Behind the closed doors of White House power, a lean, intense 30-something man invariably takes a position at Donald Trump’s side. Listening. Hard. Listening and scribbling. Random asides ...