Retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward has declined to serve as President Trump's national security adviser. Marines via Reuters)Retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward has turned down President Trump's offer to become his new national security adviser, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. The hard-charging former Navy SEAL was at the White House on Feb. 8 and then again this week, according to an administration official. The resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn comes on the heels of reports that he discussed U.S. sanctions with the Russian ambassador while a civilian, before President Trump took office. The White House hires about 75 of a total of more than 200 staffers on the council.

Source: Washington Post February 16, 2017 23:57 UTC