Rep. Mike Waltz (R., Fla.), who President-elect Trump has picked to serve as his national security adviser, has resigned from Congress. A former Green Beret, Waltz has served in the House since 2019,

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Waltz, incoming Trump administration national security adviser, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 19, 2025.

Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) resigned from the House on Monday morning, as he prepares to join President-elect Trump’s Cabinet as national security adviser. Waltz’s resignation was read on the House floor just over an hour before Trump was scheduled to be sworn in,

Trump’s pick to lead the National Security Council, introduced Pete Hegseth to the committee, describing him as the “first junior officer” to serve as defense secretary. “It is critical that President