Trump taps State Dept.’s O’Brien to replace Bolton as national-security adviser
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will name Robert O'Brien as his next national-security adviser, replacing John Bolton. O'Brien is currently in charge of hostage affairs at the State Department. Trump ousted Bolton on Sept. 10 amid disagreement over numerous foreign-policy issues. The position is the highest post at the White House on national security and does not require Senate confirmation.
See Full Story Trump names hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien as new national security adviser The announcement comes a week after Trump ousted John Bolton from the national security adviser’s post, citing policy disagreements.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2020 Democrats cheer auto worker strike as they look to top Trump in swing state MichiganDemocrats running to challenge Trump next year raced to show solidarity with the auto workers striking as they negotiate with General Motors.
Read more »
Trump plans to revoke a key California environmental power; state officials vow to fightTrump’s EPA plans to revoke a waiver that has empowered California to set tougher auto pollution standards than those required by the U.S. government.
Read more »
Trump names State Dept official Robert O'Brien as national security advisor, replacing John BoltonJerome Powell will 'underwhelm everyone and not overwhelm anyone,' one economist says
Read more »
Trump names US hostage negotiator O'Brien as his new national security adviserPresident Donald Trump has named U.S. hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as his new national security adviser, replacing John Bolton who exited abruptly last week.
Read more »