President Trump orders significant downsizing of the White House National Security Council.

The White House National Security Council (NSC) is undergoing a significant downsizing, reportedly ordered by President Trump to reduce its influence and transform it into a smaller body focused on implementing the president's agenda. The restructuring, which includes terminations of staff handling major geopolitical issues, aims to cut the NSC's size to around 50 people, shifting more power to other departments like State and Defense. The exact number of staff cuts is not specified, but the overhaul is expected to be completed by the end of the year.