Scott Simon

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Another major shakeup at the White House National Security Council.

Another major shakeup at the White House National Security Council.

Another major shakeup at the White House National Security Council.

And I'm Scott Simon, and this is Up First from NPR News.

And I'm Scott Simon, and this is Up First from NPR News.

And I'm Scott Simon, and this is Up First from NPR News.

But these firings are seen as a way to eliminate bureaucracy and duplication. What might be the impact on national security?

But these firings are seen as a way to eliminate bureaucracy and duplication. What might be the impact on national security?

But these firings are seen as a way to eliminate bureaucracy and duplication. What might be the impact on national security?

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But how did a moment of apparent national unity generate a backlash? We'll have reporting on how George Floyd's death fueled conspiracies and political extremism. So please stay with us. We have the news you need to start your weekend.

But how did a moment of apparent national unity generate a backlash? We'll have reporting on how George Floyd's death fueled conspiracies and political extremism. So please stay with us. We have the news you need to start your weekend.

Now the National Security Council, which Rubio oversees in addition to remaining Secretary of State, is undergoing a dramatic restructure. NPR's Greg Myrie joins us. Greg, thanks for being with us. Hi, Scott. Now the Trump administration hasn't made any announcement, but NPR has been reporting this story. What do we know?

Now the National Security Council, which Rubio oversees in addition to remaining Secretary of State, is undergoing a dramatic restructure. NPR's Greg Myrie joins us. Greg, thanks for being with us. Hi, Scott. Now the Trump administration hasn't made any announcement, but NPR has been reporting this story. What do we know?

Now the National Security Council, which Rubio oversees in addition to remaining Secretary of State, is undergoing a dramatic restructure. NPR's Greg Myrie joins us. Greg, thanks for being with us. Hi, Scott. Now the Trump administration hasn't made any announcement, but NPR has been reporting this story. What do we know?

And Greg, remind us of the role of the National Security Council.

And Greg, remind us of the role of the National Security Council.