Mike Waltz Steps Down as Trump's National Security Advisor

Mike Waltz, who served as President Trump's national security adviser, is set to depart from his position at the White House, confirmed by CBS News. He will be leaving along with his deputy, Alex Wong.

This decision follows scrutiny directed at Waltz following his involvement in a controversy surrounding Signal messaging. He inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic in a text conversation among top Trump officials concerning sensitive military matters.

CBS News' special report on this development was hosted by Tony Dokoupil.