National correspondent ed henry at the white house with all of the breaking news tonight. Good evening, ed. The day began around here with a little bit of chaos about the president again beating up on the man that he has called his beleaguered attorney general. That overshadowed just a few hours later by this abrupt and unexpected exit by the Communications Director hope hicks. As you mentioned, she is only 29. Yet had become very effective, influential in the west wing. The president s longest serving aide who got high marks for helping shepherd the tax cut. Why her exit statement focusing on her words there are no words to express her gratitude to the president. The president glowing in his statement praising her three years at his side dating back to the campaign. Quote she is as thought smartd thoughtful as they come. I will miss having her by my side. When she approached pursuing other opportunities i totally understood. Im sure we will Work Together again in the future. From the