President Obama announced last week that James Jones is stepping down as national security advisor, to be replaced by Tom Donilon, Jones’ deputy. “Jim—like the Marine he has always been—has been a dedicated public servant and a friend to me,” said Obama during the White House briefing with Jones and Donilon. Jones, a retired Marine Corps general, had joined the Administration with the understanding that he would serve only about two years, said Obama. Jones said he has enjoyed the assignment “immensely” and thanked the President for the chance to serve. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Jones’ presence in the Administration “has been instrumental to maintaining a steady course on the many vexing security issues we face across the globe.” (Obama remarks) (Gates statement)
Watchdog Says Military Can Make Cyber Ops More Efficient
Sept. 17, 2025
The Government Accountability Office called for paring down the military's sprawling cyber enterprise in a recent report, amid renewed discussion about standing up a separate cyber force.
