BREAKING: Mike Waltz Steps Down as National Security Adviser Amid 'Signalgate' Fallout

On May 1, 2025, President Trump announced the departure of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz following the "Signalgate" incident, where Waltz mistakenly included a journalist in a secure chat discussing classified military plans. The controversy led to internal criticism and calls for his resignation. Trump has nominated Waltz as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio temporarily assuming the National Security Adviser role.