US President Donald Trump has named former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton has his new National Security Advisor.
He'll replace H.R. McMaster who will retire from the Army and leave public service.
Rumors of McMaster's departure were dismissed by the White House as recently as last week.
US correspondent Steve Mort says John Bolton is likely to push for tough positions against Iran and North Korea as President Trump prepares for talks with Kim Jong un.
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ALT: The announcement comes the same day as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gave his formal farewell speech.
He described Washington as a "very mean-spirited town."
US correspondent Steve Mort says Trump has nominated CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace Tillerson.
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