"Biden's National Security Aide John Kirby Takes on Expanded Responsibilities"

John Kirby, President Biden's top national security spokesperson, is being promoted to White House national security communications adviser with an expanded role overseeing communications coordination for national security across various agencies. Kirby, a retired U.S. Navy admiral, will continue to be a prominent figure in national security briefings and will hire a small staff to synchronize the administration's messaging on national security issues.