Overview

• President Trump reassigned Mike Waltz from National Security Adviser to U.N. Ambassador nominee following the Signalgate controversy.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio is serving as interim National Security Adviser, marking the first dual role since Henry Kissinger in the 1970s.
• Trump has stated that a permanent NSA will be appointed within six months, with Stephen Miller emerging as a leading contender.
• Senate Democrats have signaled a contentious confirmation process for Waltz, citing concerns over his handling of classified information during the Signal breach.
• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu denied reports of extensive coordination with Waltz on Iran policy, adding a layer of complexity to the evolving narrative.