White House Deputy National Security Advisor Andy Baker to Depart

White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker is set to leave the administration in the coming weeks after serving as a key figure in its foreign policy and national security decision-making for the past 18 months. Baker, who also served as national security adviser to Vice President JD Vance, was personally involved in negotiations with Iran this year. His departure follows a leadership transition already underway, with Cliff Sims taking over as Vance's national security adviser and Mike Needham remaining as deputy national security adviser. Baker cited spending more time with his family as the reason for his decision.