"White House Elevates Kirby to Lead National Security Communications"

The White House has promoted John Kirby, its top national security spokesperson, to an expanded role as the White House national security advisor, where he will coordinate communications across multiple agencies. Kirby, a retired U.S. Navy admiral, will lead a separate team to handle national security communications and continue to appear at press briefings when national security is the focus. This move aims to strengthen the administration's messaging on national security interests at home and abroad.